Melanochromis johannii
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| Electric Blue Johannii | |
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| Electric Blue Johannii Male | |
| Species | Melanochromis johannii |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 170.344 liters 170,343.53 mL 45 US Gallons (170.3L) |
| Size | 3.937 in
8-10 cm (3.1-3.9") |
| pH | 8.0 - 8.2 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
9-19 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
5-8 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Electric Blue Johannii, Blue Mbuna, Bluegray Mbuna, Johanni Cichlid
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Pseudotropheus johannii
[edit] Sexing
- Males are blue whereas juveniles and females are yellow.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Should be kept in an African Cichlid Mbuna set up only. Several females should be kept per male.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including cichlid pellets, live/frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp and will also nibble at plant matter.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers a typical Mbuna type set up of a high pH and rockwork decor.
[edit] Behaviour
- Territorial and aggressive, a typical African Cichlid.
[edit] Identification
- Elongated vibrantly coloured fish. Males are brilliant sky blue to dark blue, the colours show a "checkerboard" pattern with alternating light and dark patches, with several light-coloured "egg spots" on their anal fin. Females and juveniles bright yellow-orange in colour. Can be mistaken for Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos.
