Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos (MELANOCHROMIS USGANO)
Description
Mbumas of Blue Malawi close to Johannii. The males are aggressive between them. 2 females for 1 male is a minimum to prevent it from always on the same time.
MELANOCHROMIS CYANEORHABDOS fish is a freshwater fish native to Malawi Lake in Africa. It is a cichlid fish, which means that it belongs to the family of Cichlidae, which includes around 2,000 species of fish. Cyaneorhabdos melanochromis is often called the "blue male" because of its shiny blue color, although the females are generally of a silver gray. Cyaneorhabdos melanochromis is a gregarious fish, which means that it tends to live in a group with others of its species.
Cyaneorhabdos melanochromis is a medium -sized fish, measuring about 10 centimeters long for males and 8 centimeters for females. It has an elongated and side compressed body, with pointed dorsal and caudal fins. The male's dorsal fin is generally longer and wider than that of the female, which gives her a larger appearance. The blue color of the male is due to pigments in his skin, while females have black spots on their body.
Cyaneorhabdos melanochromis is an omnivorous fish, which means that it feeds on both plants and small animals. In the wild, it feeds mainly on crustaceans, invertebrates and small fish, but it can also eat algae and plants. In captivity, it can be nourished with fish pellets, frozen foods and raw vegetables.
Cyaneorhabdos melanochromis is a territorial and aggressive fish, especially when it is during breeding. Males will often fight together to defend their territory, and they can also be aggressive towards other fish species. It is therefore important to keep it in an aquarium large enough to allow it to flourish without disturbing the other inhabitants of the aquarium.
In conclusion, Cyaneorhabdos melanochromis is a freshwater fish from Malawi in Africa. It is a gregarious cichlid fish, of medium size, with a side -like body and side tablet, and a bright blue color for males and silver gray for females.
Origin
- FamilyCichlidae
- OriginAfrica
Characteristics
- Adult size12 cm
- BehaviourAggressive
- FoodOmnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeFreshwater, hot
- Temperature21 - 29 °C
- pH7.9 - 9
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)250 L
Dimorphism
Not easy. The adult male is slightly larger. He has a darker dress than her female.
Reproduction
"T" reproduction. Very protective female.
