Are Cobue cichlids aggressive?
Mild enough for single males to mix in all-male tanks with milder mbuna, milder peacocks, and milder smaller Lake Malawi Haplochromines that are not too large or aggressive.
What mbuna cichlids can be kept together?
For instance, mbuna and peacock cichlids will do well together since they both come from Lake Malawi in the east coast of Africa. Dwarf cichlids like german blue ram and kribensis or Apistos also do well together even though they come from different geographical regions.
Do Mbuna like strong current?
Mbunas appreciate lots of flow, they even enjoy swimming in it like it is a game.
How long do Mbuna hold eggs?
21 to 36 days
African cichlids, which are maternal mouthbrooders, are an example of fish that continue to protect their young even after the eggs have hatched. Female African cichlids hold eggs in their mouths for 21 to 36 days.
Are Yellow Lab cichlids Mbuna?
Yellow labs are among the most peaceful mbuna and rarely exceed 12cm/4.7” in length. That said, a 120cm/48” and over mixed mbuna aquarium is best as it means females can avoid males — and males can avoid more aggressive males of other species. Yet although this species is peaceful, never understock it.
Do mbuna like water flow?
Do Mbuna have teeth?
Yes, all Cichlid species do have teeth.
What should I feed my mbunas?
Home-based food – lettuce; broccoli; peas; cucumber; norri. All of these green veggies are great for mbuna and their health, again taking the place of algae in their artificial tank environment. There are many ways in which you can feed them these foods. Finely chopped and washed, or blended and frozen into cubes.
What is Cynotilapia afra Cobue?
Cynotilapia afra cobue is a dwarf mbuna from Cobwe’, Mozambique. Other varieties of afra look quite different depending upon their location in Lake Malawi. These other varieties may eventually be classified as different species.
What is the scientific name of Cobue fish?
They are also known by tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as Orangeback Mozambique, Edwardi afra, Orange Backs, or Microchromis zebroids “Cobue”. Until recently, Cynotilapia zebroids “Cobue” was known as Cynotilapia afra “Cobue”; sometimes spelled cobwe’.
Where do mbunas live?
Mbunas live among the rocks along the shores of Lake Malawi in East Africa. This page lists the types of Mbuna Cichlids for sale in our facility. Click here for the complete details about how to buy pet fish from us. Above: Some of the Mbuna for sale here at our online fish store.
Where can I find mbuna cichlids in Malawi?
This is a new and very colorful Mbuna Cichlid from Jalo Reef in Lake Malawi. There are many color and pattern variations of this species depending on the location in Lake Malawi.