Most aggressive mbuna?

[TampaTank]

I hear that either the demonsi or the bumblebee is the most aggressive mbuna but wanted to get everyone's thoughts. What do you think the most aggressive mbuna is?

 

[Mrc8858]

Auratus should be up there

 

[Convict2161]

IME bumble bee and aruatus have been extremely aggressive.

 

[Zactheninja]

I hear that either the demonsi or the bumblebee is the most aggressive mbuna but wanted to get everyone's thoughts. What do you think the most aggressive mbuna is?

My demonsi does nothing but hide all day...

 

[TampaTank]

What's the best way to add them to a tank? We have a 75 gallon tank looking to do mbunas only but want to do mix mbunas, prob around 18-20, will they work in a mix mbuna tank? Thanks!

 

[Cichlid-dude]

I have a 8" male bumblebee that ive never had a problem with until i put 3 females in for him. He killed all 3 females in 5 hours. They were large females too at about 6" each. He doesnt bother any of the other fish though.

 

[TampaTank]

Thanks cichlid-dude. We're they all female bumblebee? Do mbuna only go after same species female or any mbuna female? Thanks again.

 

[Cichlid-dude]

Yes they were female bees. But mbuna will crossbreed with others. My bumblebee tries to mate with my female ice blues but they want nothing to do with him.

 

[TampaTank]

Cichlid-dude, has the bumble bee not killed the female ice blues?

 

[Jacobsal91]

Aratus and johonnis are the most aggressive ive owned in my experiance. My aratus is half the size of my other mbuna and shes been holdin her own for years

 

[garfy]

I would throw Kenyi into the mix too

 

[Jacobsal91]

I would throw Kenyi into the mix too

Really? My
Kenyi was pretty pieceful as far as cichlids
Go anyway. But mine was blue which i think its female...

 

[garfy]

The males can be super aggressive.Not all but on the whole a tough and aggressive fish.Love to fight!!!

 

[Nimo]

I hear that either the demonsi or the bumblebee is the most aggressive mbuna but wanted to get everyone's thoughts. What do you think the most aggressive mbuna is?

In my experience the auritus, and blue johanni are the most aggressive in the mbunas. Over all the males of any type seem to be the most aggressive.

 

[Nimo]

Really? My
Kenyi was pretty pieceful as far as cichlids
Go anyway. But mine was blue which i think its female...

Yes blue kenyi is female

 

[christine2012]

AURATUS! Just pulled mine yesterday. Instant improvement in the tank, she shredded my poor lab to near death

 

[CraigMac]

My male Kenyi is definitely the tank boss but he's not overly aggressive towards any other fish. He will occasionally chase a fish away from his cave and will break up fights but that's it.

I rehomed a johanni that was relentless. He was definitely the most aggressive fish I have had.

I never had an auratus and after reading this thread I think I never will!

 

[TampaTank]

Thanks for all the help everyone. This will definitely help our fish selection. What is the difference between the johanni and the auratus? They look to be the same fish. Thanks again!

 

[garfy]

Thanks for all the help everyone. This will definitely help our fish selection. What is the difference between the johanni and the auratus? They look to be the same fish. Thanks again!

Johanni







Auratus







Male and female of both.They actually belong to the same family.
Hope this helps

 

[Cichlid-dude]

No he hasnt touched the ice blues. He has only killed other bumblebees.