Fishician®Diet
Herbivore – spirulina pellets/flakes, vegetable matter; avoid high-protein foods
Aquarium species profile
Kenyi Cichlid
Maylandia lombardoi · East Africa (Lake Malawi – Mbenji Island)
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size5"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.5–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other aggressive mbuna in large groups
Tank mates to avoid
Peaceful mbuna, Peacocks, Haps, any non-mbuna
Care notes
Sexually dichromatic: males yellow, females blue. Very aggressive; keep 1 male with 4+ females. 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.