Maingano Cichlid Care Guide
Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 10 cm / 4"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.6 – 8.6
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 4 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Primarily herbivorous, grazing algae and aufwuchs while also accepting spirulina-based foods and occasional protein-rich treats.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include similarly sized Lake Malawi mbuna such as Yellow Labs, Rusty Cichlids, Acei Cichlids and other robust, compatible mbuna.
Good to Know
The Maingano Cichlid is named after Maingano Island in Lake Malawi, where this striking blue-and-black mbuna occurs naturally.
Gender Differences
Males are generally larger and more intensely coloured, with more noticeable egg spots on the anal fin, while females are often slightly less vivid.
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