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Melanochromis Johanni
Temp. Range:
72°-82°F.
pH: 7.8 - 8.5
KH: 9-19
Adult Size: Depends a little on variety and
species but 3.75" is an average |

Melanochromis Johanni |
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Native Habitat:
Lake Malawi, Africa
Temperament: Aggressive
Feeding: Flake
food and adult brine shrimp.
Sexing: Males are larger and black with light blue or white stripes, while
females are yellow, with black stripes edged in white.
General Information:
The Blue
Johanni Cichlid, Melanochromis johanni, comes from the shallow waters
of Lake Malawi, Africa. The male is gray/black with blue-gray longitudinal
markings with the typical spots on the anal fin, and is considerably larger than
the female. The female is a dull golden color with rounded fins and no spots.
A large aquarium with
plenty of caves and hiding places is ideal for these fish. An aragonite-based
substrate is recommended in order to maintain the necessary high pH and
alkalinity.
For best results in
spawning, the males should be kept with at least three females. The female will
spawn on a flat rock, and will take the unfertilized eggs into her mouth and
will follow closely behind the male until he releases the sperm to fertilize the
eggs. The female will then incubate the eggs for approximately three weeks
before releasing the fry. The fry can then be fed newly hatched brine shrimp,
daphnia, or crushed flake food.
The Blue Johanni needs to
be fed vegetable rich foods in the form of flake food, dried seaweed and algae.
Brine shrimp, small fish and other meaty foods should only be fed periodically,
as their main diet should consist of vegetable matter.
Breeding
Melanochromis Johanni and Raising Fry
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