Melanochromis parallelus

Maximum Size 5 in (12.7 cm)

Maximum age 5

Maximum hardness 25

Maximum pH 9

Maximum temperature 300.372 K (27.222 °C, 81 °F, 540.67 °R)

Minimum Tank Size 35 US Gallon (132.489 liters, 132,489.412 mL)

Minimum hardness 10

Minimum pH 7.5

Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)

Availability Uncommon

Common name Parallel Striped Mbuna

Difficulty Moderate

Scientific name Melanochromis parallelus

Diet Omnivore +

Family Cichlidae +

Foods Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, Live Food +, Other Foods +

Categories Cichlids +, Cichlids (African) +, Cichlids (Lake Malawi) +, Fish (Freshwater) +, Fish Availability- Uncommon +, Fish Diet - Omnivore +, Fish Difficulty - Moderate +, Fish Species +, Stubs +, Tropical Fish Species +