Post by jtrotter77 on Nov 21, 2009 20:48:31 GMT -6
Labidochromis
Labidochromis caeruleus
Scientific Name: Labidochromis caeruleus
Pronunciation: l-b-d-kr-ms k-r-l-s
Common Name(s): Yellow Lab, Electric Yellow
Geo. Origin: North side of Lion's Cove, Malawi
Habitat: Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat
Diet: Omnivore
Gender Differences: Monomorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Peaceful
Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 5"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Hard
Difficulty: 1
Comments:
L. caeruleus is understandably one of the more popular Cichlids in the hobby, always being in demand. This is due to its bright yellow coloring and its more docile temperament. This latter attribute makes this African Cichlid a compatable tank mate for virtually hundreds of other Cichlids. Dear to the hearts of many cichlidophiles, this mbuna gets housed with peacocks, featherfins, lamprologus, and of course other mbuna. Its omnivorous diet also makes it a versatile addition to just about any setup.
Labidochromis sp. "Hongi" (SRT)
Scientific Name: Labidochromis sp. "Hongi" (SRT)
Pronunciation: l-b-d-kr-ms
Common Name(s): Red Top Kimpuma
Geo. Origin: Liuli, Hongi to Lundo Islands, Mbamba Bay Island, and Undu Reef
Habitat: Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat
Diet: Herbivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive
Maximum Size: 6"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Hard
Difficulty: 2
Comments:
Males are very territorial and will defend their territory fiercely. They have a light blue body with dark, vertical bars. The bars continue onto the upper lip. Their dorsal fins can be yellow to orange. Subdominant males and females are brown purple. Lab. sp. "Hongi Island" is synonymous with Lab. sp. "Kimpuma". The "Super Red Top Kimpuma" is a line bred "Hongi Island", selected for a more distinct orangy-red blaze.
Labidochromis sp. "Perlmutt"
Scientific Name: Labidochromis sp. "Perlmutt"
Pronunciation: l-b-d-kr-ms
Common Name(s): Yellow Bar, "Pearl of Tanzania"
Geo. Origin: Higga Reef and Mbamba Bay
Habitat: Deep Rocky Habitat
Diet: Omnivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 4"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Hard
Difficulty: 2
Comments:
The head and body of this male are pearly white. Dorsal fins are yellow. Females will have dark vertical bars. L. Pearlmutt is found at a minimum of 39" (12m) and will generally live below 100" (30m) Females only grow to 3" whereas males may reach 4" in total length.
Labidochromis caeruleus
Scientific Name: Labidochromis caeruleus
Pronunciation: l-b-d-kr-ms k-r-l-s
Common Name(s): Yellow Lab, Electric Yellow
Geo. Origin: North side of Lion's Cove, Malawi
Habitat: Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat
Diet: Omnivore
Gender Differences: Monomorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Peaceful
Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 5"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Hard
Difficulty: 1
Comments:
L. caeruleus is understandably one of the more popular Cichlids in the hobby, always being in demand. This is due to its bright yellow coloring and its more docile temperament. This latter attribute makes this African Cichlid a compatable tank mate for virtually hundreds of other Cichlids. Dear to the hearts of many cichlidophiles, this mbuna gets housed with peacocks, featherfins, lamprologus, and of course other mbuna. Its omnivorous diet also makes it a versatile addition to just about any setup.
Labidochromis sp. "Hongi" (SRT)
Scientific Name: Labidochromis sp. "Hongi" (SRT)
Pronunciation: l-b-d-kr-ms
Common Name(s): Red Top Kimpuma
Geo. Origin: Liuli, Hongi to Lundo Islands, Mbamba Bay Island, and Undu Reef
Habitat: Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat
Diet: Herbivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive
Maximum Size: 6"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Hard
Difficulty: 2
Comments:
Males are very territorial and will defend their territory fiercely. They have a light blue body with dark, vertical bars. The bars continue onto the upper lip. Their dorsal fins can be yellow to orange. Subdominant males and females are brown purple. Lab. sp. "Hongi Island" is synonymous with Lab. sp. "Kimpuma". The "Super Red Top Kimpuma" is a line bred "Hongi Island", selected for a more distinct orangy-red blaze.
Labidochromis sp. "Perlmutt"
Scientific Name: Labidochromis sp. "Perlmutt"
Pronunciation: l-b-d-kr-ms
Common Name(s): Yellow Bar, "Pearl of Tanzania"
Geo. Origin: Higga Reef and Mbamba Bay
Habitat: Deep Rocky Habitat
Diet: Omnivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 4"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Hard
Difficulty: 2
Comments:
The head and body of this male are pearly white. Dorsal fins are yellow. Females will have dark vertical bars. L. Pearlmutt is found at a minimum of 39" (12m) and will generally live below 100" (30m) Females only grow to 3" whereas males may reach 4" in total length.
