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Melanochromis chipokae
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| Chipokae Mbuna | |
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| Chipokae Mbuna | |
| Species | Melanochromis chipokae |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 4.724 in
10-12 cm (3.9-4.7") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.3 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
7-18 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Chipokae Mbuna, Malawi Pike Cichlid
[edit] Sexing
- Adult males are black with blue with yellow on the tail while females are yellow and black.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- These are very aggressive Mbuna Cichlids. It is best to keep one male with several females in a species tanks. Two males will fight.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- They are cave dwellers so numerous shelves,caves and or hiding places are recommended.
[edit] Behaviour
- These fish mainly occupy the middle/bottom of the tank and will occupy caves here.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
