Like other species in the Mbuna group, they generally grow larger in captivity than they do in nature. In nature they live in a rocky area and so they do best in aquariums that mimic their natural environment. Rocks can be stacked on top of each other to provide plenty of caves. These fish are a striking addition to any cichlid aquarium and are one of the easiest cichlids to keep! Cichlid
Like other species in the Mbuna group, they generally grow larger in captivity than they do in nature. In nature they live in a rocky area and so they do... Like other species in the Mbuna group, they generally grow larger in captivity than they do in nature. In nature they live in a rocky area and so they do...
Family
4
Subfamily
36
Size
3.5cm
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Feeding
These fish will basically eat anything including flake foods small pellets, and occasional frozen brine shrimp. As with most Rift Lake cichlids they will benefit from the inclusion of vegetable based food in their diet.
These fish will basically eat anything including flake... These fish will basically eat anything including flake...
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