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Mbunas
1. Cichlids - Mbuna
SIZE: Generally, mbunas are about 4-5" (10-13 cm), and do not grow larger than 6"
2. Yellow Labid | Labidochromis caeruleus
WATER: pH 7.0-8.5 (8.1), 10-30 dH (18), 72-82°F (22-28°C) SB: The Yellow Labid is
3. Purple Mbuna | Melanochromis vermivorus
WATER: pH 7.5-9 (8.0), 10-25 dH (18), 72-81°F (22-27°C) SB: M. vermivorus is more
4. Kennyi | Pseudotropheus lombardoi
Combine the Kennyi with other robust mbunas to distract them from fighting with
5. Eduard's Mbuna | Pseudotropheus socolofi
Although territorial, this fish does well with peaceful mbunas and Peacocks. ... R: P.
6. Zebra Cichlid | Pseudotropheus zebra
Arrange the tank as one would for other Lake Malawi Mbunas. ... DC: 5. An aggressive
7. Johannii | Melanochromis johannii
Eastern Africa; Lake Malawi. S: All TANK: 36" (91 cm) or 35 gallons (132 L). See
8. Trewavas Cichlid | Labeotropheus trewavasae
WATER: pH 7.0-8.5 (8.1), 10-30 dH (18), 72-82°F (22-28°C) SB: An aggressive and
9. Cichlids - Lake Malawi Others
SC: Lake Malawi Haplochromines, Synodontis, larger mbunas, Polypterus FOOD: Algae;
10. Fuelleborni | Labeotropheus fuelleborni
WATER: pH 7.5-8.8 (8.1), 12-30 dH (20), 72-82°F (22-28°C) SB: This species is among
11. Parallel-striped Mbuna | Melanochromis parallelus
WATER: pH 7.5-9 (8.0), 10-25 dH (18), 72-81°F (22-27°C) SB: A robust, but
12. Elongatus | Pseudotropheus elongatus
SC: Small Haplochromines, mbunas, Synodontis FOOD: Algae; flake; live; snails,
13. Auratus | Melanochromis auratus
Larger fish require at least a 40" (101 cm) tank. The tank should have a similar
14. Big-lipped Cichlid | Cheilochromis euchilus
SC: Lake Malawi Haplochromines, Synodontis, larger mbunas, Polypterus FOOD: Algae;
15. Cichlids - Peacock Cichlids
...community tank. Most hobbyists agree that Mbunas are not the best choice as
16. Elephant-nose Cichlid | Nimbochromis linni
SC: Lake Malawi Haplochromines, Synodontis, larger mbunas, Polypterus, Afromastacembelus
17. Moori | Cyrtocara moori
SC: Lake Malawi Haplochromines, Synodontis, larger mbunas, Polypterus, Afromastacembelus
18. Dogtooth Cichlid | Cynotilapia afra
During the spawning season, this cichlid becomes even more aggressive. SC: Synodontis,
19. Moorii | Tropheus moorii
...feeding. In Lake Tanganyika, T. moorii feeds on algae, containing crustaceans
20. Venustus | Nimbochromis venustus
A predatory fish that will eat small fish. SC: Lake Malawi Haplochromines,
21. Bumblebee Mbuna | Pseudotropheus crabro
Keep one male with several females. SC: Small Haplochromines, mbunas, Synodontis
22. Polystigma | Nimbochromis polystigma
...species. Keep one male with several females. SC: Lake Malawi Haplochromines,
23. Zebra Haplochromis | Haplochromis obliquidens
SC: Other Lake Victoria Haplochromines; Lake Malawi mbunas, Haplochromines,
24. Malawi Eye-biter | Dimidiochromis compressiceps
Keep one male with several females. SC: Lake Malawi Haplochromines, Synodontis,
25. Shell-dwelling Mbuna | Pseudotropheus lanisticola
SC: Lake Tanganyika Rainbowfish, mbunas, Synodontis FOOD: Algae; flake; live; snails,
26. Cichlids - Lake Tanganyika
Some species of Lake Malawi cichlids are suitable companions, such as those of the
27. Electric Blue Haplo | Sciaenochromis ahli
Males are polygamous, so they should be kept with a number of females. SC: Lake
28. Cichlids
Types of cichlids that consume the algae and the Aufwuchs living within
29. Fish Species
Ctenoluciidae - Curimatidae - Gasteropelecidae - Serrasalminae Cichlids - African
30. Mbunas
Travel Tips. Tropical Fish. Guestbook. Contact. Mbunas. Sponsored Links: A Place
31. Haplochromines
Cichlids - Lake Malawi Others SC: Lake Malawi Haplochromines, Synodontis, larger
32. Haplochromis
...the brood. R: Mbunas are thought to have evolved from riverine Haplochromis
33. Malawi Biotope
TANK: A tank ... [fish.mongabay.com/peacock_cichlids.htm] Cichlids - Mbuna Lake
34. Cichlasomines
...[www.mongabay.com/fish/poeciliidae.htm] Cichlids - African Others SC: Other Lake
35. Malawi Peacock
...htm] Fish Species Gasteropelecidae - Serrasalminae Cichlids - African cichlids --
36. Eduard's Mbuna
Mbuna | Cichlids Pseudotropheus ... [www.mongabay.com/fish/species_index] Cichlids -
37. Lake Tanganyika
...mongabay.com/files/Lake_Baikal.htm] Fish Species Serrasalminae Cichlids - African
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