KENYI (Maylandia Lombardoi)

Scientific name: Metriaclima lombardoi

Common name: Kenyi Cichlid

Care-level: Moderate

Size: 4-6 inches

pH: 7.8-8.2

Temperature: 78-80 degrees F

Origin/Habitat: Lake Malawi Africa, Rift Lakes

Lifespan: 18 years

Temperament / Behavior: Extremely aggressive!

Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder

Tank mates: Other Malawi Mbuna, however caution when mixing with other kenyi (must only be in ratio of 1 male to 2+ females) and not with other fish from Metriclima group due to aggression. Not compatable with other types of fish, not a community fish.

Fish Disease: Prone to hole in the head and malawi bloat.

Fish Food: A Herbivore, needs low protien diet with fresh veggies on occasion.

Tank Region: Bottom of Aquarium

Gender: Males are Yellow with barring, females are blue with black barring.

Tank Size:Minimum of 55g Tanks need to be long rather than tall.