Thick Bar Chitimba – Petrotilapia sp. “Chitimba”

The Thick Bar Chitimba is a robust Lake Malawi Mbuna known for its striking dark vertical bars and colourful fins. Males can develop bright blue coloration with dark navy bands and yellow coloration in the unpaired fins. Because it is a relatively large, territorial Mbuna, it should be provided with a spacious aquarium containing plenty of rocks, caves and visual barriers. Care Details: Tank Size: 200L+ Temperature: 23–28°C pH Range: 7.5–8.4 Temperament: Aggressive / Territorial Diet: Primarily Herbivorous / Omnivorous Mbuna Diet Tank Level: Bottom to Middle Dweller Group Size: Best managed as a group with multiple females per male Adult Size: Up to approx. 15 cm Water: Hard, alkaline Habitat: Rocky Mbuna setup with caves and open swimming areas