Melanochromis sp. Maingano Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos
Origin region
Lake Malawi, Africa
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
10.00
Minimum tank (L)
200
Temperament
Aggressive (mbuna)
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
7.80–8.60
GH (dGH)
6.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
4.0–12.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Lake Malawi, Africa
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Aggressive (mbuna)
Breeding & care
Maternal mouthbrooder.
Notes
Often sold as M. "maingano"; intense blue with light stripes.