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Johanni Cichlid Melanochromis johannii

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Melanochromis johannii
Origin region
Lake Malawi, Africa
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
10.00
Minimum tank (L)
200
Temperament
Aggressive
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
7.50–8.60
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

Breeding & care

Mouthbrooder.

Notes

Sexually dimorphic mbuna: males blue with stripes; females yellow/orange.

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Created: 2025-09-02 22:14:00
Updated: 2025-09-02 22:14:00
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