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Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos "Electric Blue Maingano" - Juvenile |
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Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos "Electric Blue Maingano" - Juvenile
Electric Blue Mainganos are without a doubt beautiful additions to a cichlid community. Males are black with pearly blue horizontal stripes and some blue in the tail and fins. Females tend to be more blue with black stripes and markings.
Melanochromis are especially aggressive with other male melanochromis, particularly if there are females present, they should be housed in small harems with one male to several females, and may be housed with other Mbuna of similar size and aggression in a large tank. Tank decor can consist of plenty of rocky areas for hiding and territorial establishment. Feed a variety of foods including vegetable matter, as these fish are largely herbivores. Flake, pellet, and frozen meaty foods can also be fed for a well-rounded diet. This species is a maternal mouthbrooder, meaning the female keeps the eggs and fry in her mouth for protection.
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