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	cichlid name?
johnnylaw1984 Enthusiast Posts: 158 Kudos: 168 Votes: 19 Registered: 27-Sep-2004	I have seen these cichlids at petsmart, as well as meijer, and other lfs in my area. It is called a kenyii cichlid (i am sure i mispelled the name, but it is similer to that). Is there another name for this cichlid, what is the common name or other info for this fish? I looked on the profiles and had no luck finding it. Any info would really help. Thank you very much. john
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
just beginning Moderator Literature Nerd Posts: 1879 Kudos: 1380 Votes: 198 Registered: 17-Dec-2000	The kenyi is also known as lombardoi, scientific name is metriaclima lombardoi. They are an mbuna from Lake Malawi, smallish but very aggressive. They are best suited to a tank of at least 40 gallons for a species tank, larger if they are to be kept with other mbuna. They need lots of rocks and caves, a high ph and hard water. They should be kept in a ratio of one male to at least 3 females, the more females the better. Finally, they are herbivorous and require a diet of mostly vegetable matter, with some higher-protein food thrown in occassionally. HTH! The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. - Oscar Wilde
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
fins Enthusiast Posts: 175 Kudos: 205 Votes: 3 Registered: 22-Oct-2003	Also they are commonly sold as a blue colour but as they mature - they turn a brilliant yellow. That's what mine did and he's vibrant - but does run the tank. As stated, they are also HUGE diggers. Mine completely rearranged the tank - one pebble at a time. Just Beginning is right on the money about Cichlids which helped me get started a while ago. Good luck.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03


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