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Name
Scientific name
Pseudotropheus lombardoi
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
Known in the hobby as the kennyi, Pseudotropheus lombardoi is a mbuna endemic to Lake Malawi, confined to the Mbenji Islands and Nkhomo Ree…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi. It has a limited natural range, being confined to the Mbenji Islands and Nkhomo Reef, but has also successfully been introduced around …
Habitat
It inhabits the intermediate zone, where the rocky shoreline gives way to sandy substrates. These areas are characterised by large amounts of sediment.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 45 ∗ 38 cm48 ∗ 18 ∗ 15 in - ~205 litres~54 US gal absolute minimum due to it's aggressive nature (see below).
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. The growth of alga…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C75 – 82 °F 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, nori etc. should form a large proportion of the diet.…
Behaviour and compatibility
One of the most aggressive and territorial mbuna. It should not be kept with peace loving species such as Peacocks or Utaka but it can be combined with other r…
Sexual dimorphism
In a reverse of the common sexual dichromatism in mbuna, dominant mature males are yellow in colour whilst females are blue. Confusingly, sub-dominant males of…
Reproduction
Possible. Maternal mouthbrooder. For the best results, it should be spawned in a species tank. Adult fish tend to be quite expensive, so a more feasible option…
Notes
A popular mbuna that has been in the hobby for many years. There is ongoing debate as to the true genus of this species, it having been variously grouped in bo…
References
References
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