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Johanni Cichlid

Melanochromis johannii — Males are vivid blue with black stripes; females are orange-yellow. One of the most aggressive mbuna. Keep with only the most robust mbuna species in very large tanks.

Care at a glance

Scientific nameMelanochromis johannii
Typecichlid
Adult size4"
Minimum tank55 gal
Group size8+
Temperamentvery_aggressive
Temperature75-82°F
pH7.5-8.5
GH10-20
Dietherbivore — algae
Swimming zonemiddle
Care leveleasy
Plant-safeYes
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