Maingano Cichlid

Remarks: Formerly a member of Melanochromis, Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos is a small mbuna that boasts a feisty temper. Both males and females have dark bodies with electric blue stripes from their shoulder to their tail. Females have slightly muted coloration compared to males. They can be separated from P. johannii because female P. johannii are orange rather than black and blue.

Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Common Name: Maingano Cichlid

Max Size: 5"

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 food low in protein

Compatibility: Mbuna, Synodontis

Tank Mate Options:

• Malawi Golden Cichlid
• Metriaclima auratus
• Pseudotropheus lombardoi

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