Fuelleborni (Labeotropheus fuelleborni)

Scientific Name(s): Labeotropheus fuelleborni

 

Common Name(s): Blue Mbuna, Fuelleborni

 

Family: Cichlidae

 

Species Type: African Cichlids, Lake Malawi

 

Maximum Size: 10 inches

 

Life Span: 12 years

 

Natural Habitat: East African Lake Malawi

 

Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

 

Tank Region: All over

 

Possible Tank Mates: Other Lake Malawi cichlids

 

Description: Like most mbunas this species should have plenty of rockwork to provide ample hiding places. This mbuna does eat algae off rocks and tank glass so leaving algae growing is preferable.

 

Temperature Range 72°F - 80°F

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pH Range 7.5 - 8.5

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Hardness 10° - 15°

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Breeding Information: Place several females for each male and use a higher temperature of up to 80°F. The eggs are laid on carefully cleaned rocks and then taken into the mouth of the female.

 

Sexing Information: Males tend to have more egg spots on the anal fin.

 

Diet: Omnivorous - The diet of the Blue Mbuna should be based primarily in vegetable matter. Vegetable based flake or pellet foods are acceptable but having a varied diet of fresh green vegetables such as spinach, romaine lettuce, zucchini slices and peas will result in much healthier fish.

 

Temperment: Territorial and aggressive.

 

Common Diseases: Malawi bloat.

 

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Fuelleborni (Labeotropheus fuelleborni)