Labidochromis hongi (Labidochromis Hongi)
Description
Mbuna of medium size, the melanic pattern is made of vertical bars which are mainly formed in the anterior and upper regions of the body. This species has a coloring which varies depending on the origin. The males show a variable dorsal fin from yellow to orange. The body shade is light blue with dark vertical bars. The throat and chest regions are yellowing.
Origin
- Family : Cichlidae
- Origin : Malawi Lake
Features
- Adult size : 12 cm
- Behaviour : Aggressive
- Food : Omnivorous
Water
- Water type : Freshwater, hot
- Temperature : 23 - 29 °C
- pH : 7.4 - 8.7
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) : 200
Dimorphism
The males are more bluish. The genitals are visible in the male during reproduction.
Reproduction
Oral incubation by the female, duration: 21 days. Between 20 and 30 eggs. Fertilization by the so -called "anal ox" method. Agame behavior (ephemeral couples).
Contribution
- Created by : seb
- Last update : 14/11/2022
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