Blue mbuna
Labeotropheus Fuelleborni
Common Name
Labeotropheus Fuelleborni
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Labeotropheus fuelleborni
Family
Cichlidae
Community
African
Class
African
Temperature
78º
Swimming Range
Middle-Bottom
Adult Length
6 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, peas, lettuce and zucchini. Live fish, blood worms, brine shrimp, glass worms, tubifex worms, crickets and mealworms. Frozen blood worms, beef heart, plankton, hi-pro diet, vegetable diet, glass worms and brine shrimp. Freeze dried and tablet foods also accepted.
Compatibility
A very territorial and aggressive species. Provide lots of territories for the cichlids. Synodontis Catfish make a great addition as a bottom feeder.
Habitat
Lake Malawi Africa: Lots of rocks, driftwood and clay pots for creating territories. Live plants are a nice addition but may be eaten. The best choices for live plants are Java Fern and Java Moss.
Breeding
The males have the egg spots on their anal fin. They are mouthbrooders.
Additional Comments
There are several color morphs available for this species. Vegetation is very important in their diet for proper growth and coloration.