Maingano Cichlid

Basics Scientific Name: Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos Family: Cichlidae Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa   Quick Facts Care Level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Lifespan:  5+ years Water Conditions: 73.0-82.0° F, pH 7.7-8.6 Maximum Size: 3" - 4" Diet: Omnivore Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons   Overview The Maingano Cichlid is a Mbuna cichlid, and has the typical short, rounded snout, a small, stout body and shorter finnage of one. They are dark blue in color with lighter blue horizontal stripes down the sides of their bodies. While males and females mostly appear identical, females will have a lighter blue belly. They look quite similar to male Electric Blue Johanni's, and the two are frequently confused with each other.  They should be kept in an aquarium with plenty of hiding places made out of rocks since in the wild they are a rock-dwelling species. Males can be kept with a group of females or they can be kept with other Lake Malawi cichlids of the same temperament as themselve