Chipokae Mbuna (Melanochromis chipokae)
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Chipokae Mbuna
Chipokae Mbuna
Melanochromis chipokae
208 Litres (55 US G.)
10-12 cm (3.9-4.7")
Freshwater
7.3 - 8.5
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
7-18 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
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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