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Name

Scientific name

Pseudotropheus johannii

Described by

Authority Eccles, Year 1973

Family

Cichlidae

Common names

Not recorded

Photograph credits

All 3 credited

Summary

Pseudotropheus johannii is an mbuna endemic to Lake Malawi, found in shallow rocky coastal areas around Masinje Rocks and Cape Ngombo. Male…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

120mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 38 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 23–27°C, pH 7.6–8.8

Hardness

10–25dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Not recorded

Social needs

One male with several females

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 around Masinje Rocks and Cape Ngombo.

Habitat

It is usually found in relatively shallow water in rocky coastal areas.

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 shoul…

Water conditions

Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 7.6-8.8 Hardness: 10-25°H

Diet

P. johannii will accept most foods offered but vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, blanched spinach etc. should form a large proportion of the di…

Behaviour and compatibility

Quite aggressive but it is not as pronounced in this species as with most other Melanochromis species. It can be housed successfully with similarly-sized mbuna…

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Sexual dimorphism

This species exhibits very clear sexual dimorphism. Male fish are blue-black with bright blue striping while females are orange in colour. Males also tend to b…

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

This species can be distinguished from the similar P. cyaneorhabdos by the overall black colouration of dominant males, as opposed to the more blueish patterni…

References

References

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