MbunaBrotha
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- May 9, 2013
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Next of my species to be introduced to the forum are the Metriclima Msobo Magunga!
These fish are a perfect addition to a large (55g minimum) african cichlid tank. I say large because these fish get up to around the 5-6" mark and have a tendency to get a bit aggressive during breeding time. As juveniles, these fish all start off a very beautiful orange color, but as they mature, the males morph into a beautiful sporadic blue/black pattern. Opposed to the typical mbuna vertical stripes, this pattern is a bit unique, and gives a breath of fresh air to a community tank.
These fish, at least in my experience, are very slow to develop. Out of my breeding colony, all the fish kept their orange coloring from juvenile stages for a long time. At around the 3" mark, and after causing me worry that I've somehow ended up with 8 females, the males finally developed their trademark colors, and a healthy breeding attitude to go along!
Well, enough of the talking, heres some pictures! First up is the male! Notice the color change in the last pic!
These fish are a perfect addition to a large (55g minimum) african cichlid tank. I say large because these fish get up to around the 5-6" mark and have a tendency to get a bit aggressive during breeding time. As juveniles, these fish all start off a very beautiful orange color, but as they mature, the males morph into a beautiful sporadic blue/black pattern. Opposed to the typical mbuna vertical stripes, this pattern is a bit unique, and gives a breath of fresh air to a community tank.
These fish, at least in my experience, are very slow to develop. Out of my breeding colony, all the fish kept their orange coloring from juvenile stages for a long time. At around the 3" mark, and after causing me worry that I've somehow ended up with 8 females, the males finally developed their trademark colors, and a healthy breeding attitude to go along!
Well, enough of the talking, heres some pictures! First up is the male! Notice the color change in the last pic!