Description
Remarks: Formerly a member of Melanochromis, Pseudotropheus johannii is a small mbuna that boasts a feisty temper. Males are black with electric blue stripes, much like Maingano cichlids, while females are yellow. Because of their somewhat nasty temperament, we recommend keeping them as a group of one male to 4-6 females in a tank larger than 50 gallons. They are compatible with most mbuna species, provided they don’t look too similar.
Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus johanni
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Max Size: 5″
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, Synodontis
Tank Mate Options:
Malawi Golden Cichlid
Metriaclima auratus
Pseudotropheus lombardoi
