African Cichlid
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Overview
Mbuna is the common name for a large group of African cichlids from Lake Malawi, and are members of the haplochromine tribe within the family Cichlidae.
Water Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28°C (75–82°F) |
| pH | 7.8–8.5 |
| Adult Size | 10–15 cm (4–6 in) |
| Min Tank | 55 gallons |
| Lifespan | 6–10 years |
Tank Setup
Feeding
Herbivore — spirulina pellets, cichlid flakes, blanched vegetables
Compatibility
Breeding
Image credit: Wikimedia Commons — licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Taxonomic data: *Pseudotropheus zebra (Boulenger, 1899) * — GBIF (2026). Wikipedia summary: African Cichlid — CC BY-SA 4.0.
Care parameters cross-referenced with Seriously Fish.
Quick facts & gear
- Min tank size
- 55 gallons
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH range
- 7.8–8.5
- Adult size
- 10–15 cm (4–6 in)
- Lifespan
- 6–10 years
- Origin
- Member of family Cichlidae, order Perciformes. See species profile for distribution details.
- Diet
- Herbivore —spirulina pelletscichlid flakesblanched vegetables