Maingano Cichlid

(Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos)

2" mixed sex

Originally from Lake Malawi in Africa, the Maingano Cichlid is a common and beginner friendly Cichlid. It can be aggressive to other species, so it’s often kept in a single species tank. Males have a tendency to fight each other, so it’s important to only have one male per tank. The Maingano is part of the Mbuna group of Cichlids. The word Mbuna means “rockfish,” or “rock-dwelling.” This species enjoys plenty of rocks and caves in their tanks, which make them feel more at home. Like all African Cichlids, they prefer alkaline water so you’ll need to take extra steps to keep their water pH high. This is a big difference between these and Central or South American Cichlids, which like neutral to slightly acidic water.