Chipokae Mbuna (Melanochromis chipokae)
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Chipokae Mbuna
Chipokae Mbuna
Melanochromis chipokae
Moderate
208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL
208.2 Litres (55 US G.)
4.724 in 10-12 cm (3.9-4.7")
Freshwater
7.3 - 8.5
297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R
299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
7-18 °d
1:1 M:F
Uncommon
5-8 years
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Alternative names
- Chipokae Mbuna, Malawi Pike Cichlid
Sexing
- Adult males are black with blue with yellow on the tail while females are yellow and black.
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.
Diet
- More detail on diet...
Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
Environment Specifics
- They are cave dwellers so numerous shelves,caves and or hiding places are recommended.
Behaviour
- These fish mainly occupy the middle/bottom of the tank and will occupy caves here.
Identification
- How to id the animal.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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