Gold Mbamba Bay

Remarks: This species of Placidochromis from Mbamba Bay mimics its Jalo Reef cousin with its brilliant blue-green face, but beyond the gill plates, the body becomes golden yellow with faint black stripes appearing, depending on the mood. The dorsal, anal, pelvic, and caudal fins are dark black with light gold trim, much like a Flavescent Peacock.

Scientific Name: Placidochromis sp. "Gold Mbamba Bay"

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Max Size: 7"

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet

Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis

Tank Mate Options:

• Red Empress
• Sciaenochromis fryeri
• Blue Dolphin