Electric Blue Johanni (Melanochromis johannii)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameMelanochromis johannii

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asJohanni Cichlid, Bluegray Mbuna, Blue Johanni

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

Dietomnivore

Adult size4.5 in

Minimum tank size40 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 7.8-8.6, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Males electric blue with dark horizontal stripes; females and juveniles bright yellow-orange. Strong sexual dichromatism.

Difficulty and care for the Electric Blue Johanni

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Malawi, Africa

Keeper notes

Aggressive mbuna, especially males toward conspecifics and similar species. Keep one male with several females and overstock to diffuse aggression.

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