CichlidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Maylandia lombardoi 'Kenyi Cichlid'
Maylandia lombardoi
Origin: Lake Malawi (Mbenji Islands)
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7.8–8.5
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GH (Hardness)12–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)8–15 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 14 cm
- Min Tank
- 200 L
- Lifespan
- 8-10
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- herbivore
- Temperament
- very aggressive male; need large groups and space
About
Maylandia lombardoi, the Kenyi or Lombardoi Mbuna, is remarkable for reversed sexual dimorphism — females are brilliant electric blue with black bars, while sexually mature males turn entirely orange-gold. One of the most interesting Malawi cichlids.
Care Guide
Malawi biotope 200 L+. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.8–8.5. Rocky setup. 1 male to 4+ females — males very aggressive. Feed spirulina-based foods. Mouthbrooder.
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