Maingano (Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos)
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Maingano
Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos
208 Litres (55 US G.)
8-10 cm (3.1-3.9")
Freshwater
7.5 - 8.5
22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)
7-30 °d
1:3 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Additional names
- Maingano, Blue Johanni
Additional scientific names
- Melanochromis maingano
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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- Cichlid-Forum
- Fish Profiles
- Tims Tropicals (image only)