Description
Remarks: The Red Sunflower is a German strain of Labidochromis sp. They have been linebred and possible hybridized to produce more intense orange-red coloration in the forehead and dorsal fin, but a bright pink body without the stripes you typically find in the genus. They are herbivorous mbuna that strongly defend rocky territories (unlike Yellow Labs, another Labidochromis species).
Scientific Name: Labidochromis sp.
Common Name: Red Sunflower
Max Size: 6″
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
Tank Mate Options:
Chindongo demasoni
Pseudotropheus lombardoi
White Tail Acei
