Description
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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