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Name
Scientific name
Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos
Described by
Authority Bowers & Stauffer, Year 1997, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos is an mbuna endemic to Lake Malawi, known from one locality on the northeastern shore of Likoma Island. Former…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Malawi, Lake Malawi
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi. It is found in only one locality around the northeastern shore of Likoma Island between the points of Mbako and Membe.
Habitat
It inhabits rocky shorelines.
Aquarium size
90 ∗ 45 ∗ 38 cm - ~154 litres.
Maintenance
Much of the aquarium should contain piles of rocks, arranged to form caves with small areas of open water between. A sandy substrate is best and the water shou…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 7.6-8.8 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
It will accept most foods offered but vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, blanched spinach etc. should form a large proportion of the diet. This …
Behaviour and compatibility
Aggressive and territorial. It should not be kept with peace loving species, such as Peacocks or Utaka, but it can be combined with other Mbuna. The tank shoul…
Sexual dimorphism
Difficult to sex as both males and females exhibit similar colouration. Males amy grow slightly larger.
Reproduction
Relatively easy. Maternal mouthbrooder. It should be spawned in a species tank in a harem of one male and at least 3 females. A 36" aquarium is a good size and…
Notes
P. cyaneorhabdos was formerly known as M. "maingano", after a village located on the shore off which it is found. It can be distinguished from the similar P. j…
References
References
No references