Assorted Mbuna

The Mbuna cichlids are an African species of rock dwelling fish that come from Lake Malawi in the Rift Valley. They are are very colorful and hardy fish that is easy to keep in an aquarium. All of the ones we sell are raised on Xtreme foods.

Scientific Name: Varies

Common Name: Mbuna 

Max Size: 4-6"

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake food low in protein

Compatibility: Mbuna - Melanochromis, Pseudotropheus, Metriaclima

Tank Mate Options:

• Pseudotropheus demasoni
• Pseudotropheus lombardoi
• White Tail Acei