Is Rusty Cichlid mbuna?
Rusty Cichlid is also known as Mbuna Lavender and is not as overly aggressive as other cichlids (like Jaguar Cichlid).
How big do Rusty Cichlid get?
Rusty cichlids are elongate fish that can grow up to 10.8 centimetres (4.3 in) SL. Juveniles and females are rusty brown color, while mature males have lavender purple hue. Rusty cichlids are mouthbrooders.
What does OB stand for in cichlids?
OB is a term used for Malawi Cichlids with unique spotted patterns. It originated when a male Aulonocara was crossed with a female Mbuna. The OB gene occurs naturally in Mbunas, but was introduced to Peacocks and Haps by selective breeding.
What is a lavender cichlid?
Lodotropheus Sprengerae, also know as the Rusty cichlid or Lavender cichlid, is a uniquely colored Mbuna from Lake Malawi. I find they are not as aggressive as other Mbuna so they make a ideal starter cichlid.
Are rusty cichlids aggressive?
As the name suggests, the female Rusty Cichlid have beautiful rust colored body. The male Rusty Cichlid has a rust colored body as well, but is has more of a purple hue on the mid-section of the body. As a mbuna, they do show some territorial behavior. However, compared to many other mbuna cichlids, Rusty Cichlid are much less aggressive.
Where can you find cichlids in Lake Malawi?
Cichlidae. Subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae Endemic to Lake Malawi. It’s found in the southern part of the lake around the islands of Boadzulu, Chinyankwazi and Chinyamwezi. Predominantly inhabits the shallow, littoral zones of rocky shorelines.
What cichlids can I mix with my mbuna?
Possibilities include Aulonocara, Protomelas or Copadichromis species and other quieter cichlids from Lake Malawi such as Labidochromis caerulus. It can even be combined with some of the more peaceful Tanganyikan species if you prefer. Rival males are territorial to a certain extent, but this behaviour is not as prominent as with most other Mbuna.