Chipokae Mbuna (Melanochromis chipokae)

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Chipokae Mbuna

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Chipokae Mbuna

Melanochromis chipokae

208 Litres (55 US G.)

10-12 cm (3.9-4.7")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.3 - 8.5

24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)

7-18 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Cichlidae





Additional names

Chipokae Mbuna, Malawi Pike Cichlid


Sexing[edit]

Adult males are black with blue with yellow on the tail while females are yellow and black.


Tank compatibility[edit]

These are very aggressive Mbuna Cichlids. It is best to keep one male with several females in a species tanks. Two males will fight.


Environment specifics[edit]

They are cave dwellers so numerous shelves,caves and or hiding places are recommended.


Behaviour[edit]

These fish mainly occupy the middle/bottom of the tank and will occupy caves here.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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