Maingano

These fish are: Stunning! Males will get darker as they get bigger! Beautiful to add to your Mbuna tank General Background Originating from Lake Malawi, the Maingano African Cichlid is one of the more visually striking fish to keep as pets. Their scales and fins are a bright, vibrant blue with horizontal black stripes. Both male and female Maingano Cichlids look similar but the males typically have darker and/or brighter colors.  The Maingano Cichlid will grow to be about 5-6" in length.  Generally, it’s recommended that they reside in a tank that can hold around 75 gallons. Like many other African Cichlids, it is recommended to have a heavily stocked tank to reduce aggression. As for the decor of their environment, sand and rocks work better than aquatic plants since the Maingano can dig or eat them up. If the tank is set up correctly, the Maingano Cichlid proves to be a relatively low-maintenance fish. With proper care and accommodations, this species of Cichlid can live for up to