Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – spirulina pellets/flakes, occasional frozen brine shrimp
Aquarium species profile
Johanni
Melanochromis johannii · East Africa (Lake Malawi)
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size5"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.5–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other aggressive mbuna of similar size
Tank mates to avoid
Peaceful fish, Peacocks, Haps
Care notes
Males electric blue with black stripes; females and juveniles bright orange-yellow. Very aggressive toward similar-shaped mbuna. Mouthbrooder.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.