Description:In the wild, the Maingano inhabits the shallow rocky shorelines of the northern and north eastern areas of Lake Malawi, Africa. They are very aggressive and territorial in nature. Their natural habitat consists of shallow rocky shoreline flats, with highly oxygenated waters and an abundance of small rock caves and crevices.Scientific Name:Melanochromis cyaneorhabdosLifespan:5-8 YearsSize:Up to 10cm / 4 InchesCare:African Cichlids should be kept in a large tank. 4 Foot/200L as a minimum. Ideally, in the aquarium the Maingano should be kept in a small group with a single male and 2 or 3 females. Maingano Cichlids can be kept together in an aquarium that is either large enough to provide adequate territory or overcrowded with African Cichlids so that no single specimen can establish its own territory. Substrate of either sand or mixed sand and crushed coral. Plenty of rock formations, rock piles or rocky caves should be included with some vegetation. Maingano Cichlids are used to warm waters and high levels of dissolved oxygen within the water.Diet:Maingano will accept most any type of foods that are offered, but they need a good amount of vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, blanched spinach etc. Vegetable matter should form a large proportion of their diet, with meaty foods being a rare supplement. For healthy fish, ensure a varied diet.pH:7.5 – 8.5Temperature:Tropical – 22°-28°Hardness:Hard 200-500ppm / 7-27.5 Degrees of hardnessAggression:Aggressive – Not community minded.Schooling?:No
