Purple Mbuna (Melanochromis vermivorus)

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Purple Mbuna

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Purple Mbuna

Melanochromis vermivorus

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

189 Litres (50 US G.)

Size

7-8 cm (2.8-3.1")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 8.5

Temp.

22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

10-15 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:2 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

3-5 years

Habitat

Lake Malawi

Family

Cichlidae




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