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Labidochromis sp. "perlmutt" photo

Labidochromis sp. "perlmutt"

Perlmutt Mbuna, Yellow Mbuna
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
8.5–8.5
dGH
10–25 ppm
Size
10 cm
Tank
100 L
Labidochromis sp. 'Perlmutt' is a peaceful and colorful mbuna often maintained in cichlid community tanks. The species is known for its distinctive metallic sheen and harmonious nature relative to other cichlids. They exhibit malawi bloat if stressed or fed improperly, thus requiring a diet rich in spirulina and other plant matter, and should be housed in a well-filtered and cycled tank mimicking their rocky, hard-bottomed natural habitats.

Water parameters

Hardness
10–25 ppm
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
8.5–8.5

Tank & size

Fish size
10 cm
Tank length
60 cm
Tank volume
100 L

Distribution

Malawi.