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Melanochromis cyanerorhabdos

Maingano Cichlid, Maingano, Blue Stripe Mbuna
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
7–8
dGH
10–25 ppm
Size
10 cm
Tank
160 L
M. cyanerorhabdos are known for their striking blue and black stripes. They exhibit typical Mbuna behavior and are best kept in a species-specific or well-planned community tank to manage aggression. These fish exhibit a mouthbrooding reproductive habit, where the females carry fertilized eggs in their mouths until they hatch. In the wild, they thrive in rocky habitats that provide cover and territory boundaries.

Water parameters

Hardness
10–25 ppm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
7–8

Tank & size

Fish size
10 cm
Tank length
80 cm
Tank volume
160 L

Distribution

Lake Malawi