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African Cichlid | Kenyii

African Cichlid | Kenyii

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Regular price $ 10.79 $ 8.99 Sale


(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: 4 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