(Please note that the fish shown in the photo is only a representative of what an adult specimen would look like. The color may vary based on the age and sex of the fish you receive.)
Scientific Name: Pseudoropheus lombardoi
Common Name: Kenyi, Blue Kenyi, Kenyi Cichlid, Kenyii, Kennyi
Adult Size: Up to 10 inches
Life Expectancy: 10 years
Habitat: Lake Malawi, Africa
Minumum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Ideal Tank Conditions:
- Temperature Range: 78°F
- pH Range: 7.0 - 8.0
- Hardness Range: 6 - 10
Temperament: Aggressive
Diet & Nutrition: Omnivore – but in its diet, plant/vegetable matter should be plentiful.
Breeding & Spawning: Mouth brooder; takes about 3 weeks for fry to emerge once the mother starts holding eggs in her mouth.
Gender: Once out of the juvenile stage, males will become a very bright yellow.
Compatible Tank Mates: See Compatibility Chart