Electric Blue Johanni Cichlid

DESCRIPTION Like all Melanochromis species, Electric Blue Johanni Cichlid has horizontally striped males and females of different colors. Males are a variable bluish black with pale blue or royal blue stripes. The dramatically different females are orange or yellow-orange with indistinct blackish stripes. Electric Blue Johanni Cichlid is currently one of the more widely available mbuna species, at least in the USA. Unfortunately, like most members of the genus Melanochromis, this one has aggressive, territorial males which require a large aquarium with plenty of rockwork or other hiding places. If not provided with such quarters, the dominant male may pursue and kill any subdominant males and perhaps females that are not ready to spawn. Thus, this is emphatically not a fish for the novice cichlid keeper, even though it is beautiful and widely available.Name: Electric Blue Johanni CichlidScientific Name: Pseudotropheus johannii Group information: Lake Malawi Herbivorous CichlidExperience Level: AdvancedHousing: Tank Size - 50 gallons Behavior: AggressiveCompatibility: See Care GuideSwim Level: MiddleFeeding Instructions: HerbivoreMaximum Size: 5 inVet Assured: Pets purchased at PetSmart are part of our exclusive Vet Assured program, designed by PetSmart veterinarians to help improve the health and well-being of our pets. Our vendors meet a high standard in caring for pets and screening them for common illnesses, including Zoonotic diseases. This program also includes specific standards for in-store pet care.The PetSmart Promise: If your pet becomes ill during the initial 14-day period, or if you're not satisfied for any reason, PetSmart will gladly replace the pet or refund the purchase price.