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Melanochromis johannii
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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.
pH:
7.5 - 8.8
Temperature:
22°C - 26°C
72°F - 79°F
Hardness:
10 dH - 20 dH
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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Comments:
Main Colours:
Markings: Not Specified
Mouth: Not Specified
Tail: Not Specified
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Submitted By: Adam
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