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Melanochromis chipokae



Picture of Melanochromis chipokae, young male
Young male

Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
© Sean Evans

Common name:
Scientific name:Melanochromis chipokae
Synonyms:(none)
Size:4" (10cm)
Origin:Lake Malawi, East Africa
Tank setup:A large tank with many rock caves.
Compatibility:Can be very aggressive, combine with other larger mbuna species. It is not advisable to keep more than one male (or similar males of other Melanochromis). Ideally, at least three females should be kept, to prevent constant harassment of a single female.
Temperature:23-28oC (73-82oF)
Water chemistry:Hard and alkaline: pH 7.6-8.6 ; GH 7 plus ; KH 10-12 ideally, but at least 6.
Feeding:Carnivorous: feed frozen/live foods along with flake/granular foods.
Sexing:Colouration in juveniles is identical, and similar to M. auratus, but males become much darker in colour (see photo).
Breeding:Mouthbrooder, see general article linked below.
Comments:

See also the Malawi mbuna section for more detailed info on keeping and breeding the Malawi mbuna cichlids.

 

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