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Maingano Cichlid
Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos
Intermediate Aggressive fish freshwater
About
Vivid dark blue mbuna with lighter horizontal stripes, often confused with Melanochromis johanni.
Water Parameters
Temperature
75 - 82 °F
Ideal: 76 - 80 °F
pH
7.6 - 8.8
GH (Hardness)
10 - 25 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
4"
Min Tank Size
40 gallons
Diet
herbivore
Swimming Zone
middle
School Size
6+ recommended
Bioload
medium
Category
cichlid