Melanochromis johannii
| Common Names: | Electric Blue Johannii |
| Synonyms: | Pseudotropheus johannii |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | America - Central; Lake Malawi, Africa. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Rift Lake; Rift Lake |
| Temperament: | Territorial; Aggressive. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed with flakes and live fish. Johannii needs plenty of rocky caves and hiding places. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 12cm (4.7") Female: 12cm (4.7") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males are grey-black and have false egg patterns on their anal fin. Females are orange-yellow. |
| Breeding: | Use pH of around 8.5 and a higher temperature of 25-27°C. Several females should be kept for each male. The eggs are laid on carefully cleaned rocks and then taken into the female's mouth. |
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| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Not Specified |
| Tail: | Not Specified |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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