What Are Mbuna Cichlid Types? Here Are the 4 Popular Options!
There are many species of Mbuna cichlids. Each of them has its characteristics, and all are very pretty in appearance. However, among numerous Mbuna cichlids, I found four prevalent types among aquarists. Here is the list:
Bumblebee cichlid is a unique fish. While its official name is Pseudotropheus Crabro, they get a bumblebee name because the color resembles one of the most famous characters in the Transformer movie. This fish comes from Lake Mlawi in Africa and has yellow with brown to black stripes.
Labidochromis caeruleus is another yellow fish color. What differentiates this from bumblebee is the yellow is somehow electric. Their pelvic and anal fins also feature some dark blue or black coloration. They use mouthbrooders as a method of breeding. It is where the female carries the eggs in the mouth until the egg hatch.
Auratus (Golden) Cichlid is an aggressive fish. It isn't suitable for beginner aquarists. Visually, this fish is characterized by a golden to light yellow with a neon blue-bordered thin line running horizontally. Proper care for this fish must include picking suitable tankmates and consistently changing the water.
The Demasoni cichlid is one of the most common freshwater fish. This species is from Lake Malawi in Africa and is known for its striking blue and yellow coloring. It is also relatively aggressive and highly territorial.
Mbuna Cichlid is the common name for a large group of African haplochromine cichlids. This fish from the Cichlidae family are found in Lake Malawi in East Africa. This freshwater fish can grow well at a temperature of 77-84 °F and an ideal pH of 7.5-8.4, with an ammonia and ammonium nitrite content of 0 ppm or pure.
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Bumblebee cichlid is a unique fish. While its official name is Pseudotropheus Crabro, they get a bumblebee name because the color resembles one of the most famous characters in the Transformer movie. This fish comes from Lake Mlawi in Africa and has yellow with brown to black stripes.