The Protomelas Mozambique is a beautiful haplochromine cichlid from Lake Malawi, admired for its dazzling metallic blue face, shimmering silver body, and bold dark horizontal stripe. Mature males develop rich blue and gold hues, making them a stunning centerpiece in any African cichlid aquarium.

Known for its relatively calm temperament, the Mozambique Cichlid coexists well with other peaceful to semi-aggressive Malawi species. It thrives in spacious tanks with open swimming areas and a mix of sandy and rocky zones, replicating its natural habitat in the lake’s intermediate regions.