Maingano Cichlid

Maingano Cichlid

Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos

Also known as: Maingano

💧 Freshwater 🔥 Aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore

Deep blue body with lighter blue horizontal stripes. Often confused with Electric Blue Johanni but both sexes remain blue.

Tank Size

55 gal
minimum (75+ preferred)

Temperature

75–82°F
24–28°C

pH Range

7.5–8.5
water acidity

Max Size

3"
7.6 cm

Lifespan

8 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Aggressive for its small size. Avoid keeping with similar-looking Melanochromis species. Lots of rockwork needed.

Feeding

Spirulina-based pellets, flakes, and occasional frozen foods.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Convict Cichlid 5" Salvini Cichlid 8" Jewel Cichlid 6" Redhead Cichlid 14" Red Zebra 5" Demasoni Cichlid 3" Duboisi Cichlid 5" Kenyi Cichlid 5" Bumblebee Cichlid 6" Auratus Cichlid 4" OB Mbuna 5" Chipokee Cichlid 5"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2"

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