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

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.