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Native Habitat: Lake Malawi, Africa Temperament: Aggressive Feeding: Flake food and adult brine shrimp. Temperature 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 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. Sexing: Males are larger and black with light blue or white stripes, while Breeding Melanochromis Johanni and Raising Fry (Opens a new browser window for members of Aquarium-Club.com) Buy Melanochromis Johanni with confidence and with our "Arrive Alive" guarantee Posting requests for fish wanted or fish available are services available only to our members. Please Join today.
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