Chanda ranga: Melanochromis Johanni Neolamprologus

Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Melanochromis Johanni Neolamprologus

Melanochromis Johanni
Neolamprologus

The Electric Blue Johannii is moderate to hard to care for depending on the aquarists willingness to do frequent water changes and provide appropriate tank mates. Small quarters and inappropriate tank mates lead to very aggressive behavior by the dominant male. To house one male and several females in a specimen tank, a minimum recommended size of 36" long with a lot of hiding places is needed for success. A much larger tank is needed for mixing Mbunas.

The Electric Blue Johannii is in a group of cichlids called Mbunas. There are 12 genera full of very active and aggressive personalities. This species is very similar in appearance to its close relative the Maingano Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos, and though the Maingano is also sometimes called the Electric Blue Johanni or Electric Blue, it is a separate species. Both these fish have been bred in captivity and there are many captive strains. Try and keep the different species blood lines pure.