Red Sunflower (Labidochromis sp.)
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 *****Please review our Shipping and Handling FAQ prior to placing your order. It contains important information about order fulfillment time, shipping speed, and other pertinent details.*****