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Name: Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos |
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Tank | pH | Temp |
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Origin: Lake Malawi (Africa) |
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8 cm |
100 L |
8.2 |
28°C |
These fish breed quite easily in my 120 cm tank. They become very aggressive wilst breeding and defend off any fish from their nest/cave. Females hold up to 3 weeks and the release their fry within a rocky area
Our Maingano was one of the first fish that we introduced to our aquarium. He does not hurt the other fish, but you can tell that he rules the tank with an iron fist. He swims at the entrance of the cave and will not let the algae eaters out. If they manage to sneak out, he quickly herds them back into their cave.
I have found the maingano to be delightful little fish. Mine is the prettiest fish in the tank. He is also not too aggressive and is very forgiving when it comes to water quality. By far my favorite fish, so have fun with it.
I've had my Maingano for 9 months in my 200 L. For the tank mates he has, he is fairly peaceful. Likes to do this flutter dance thing around my yellow lab and another peacock. I have several terra cotta pots in a corner that he enjoys swimming in and out of and will chase others out. For the most, very personal, fun to watch, not highly aggressive.
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