Labidochromis sp. 'hongi' is known only from the eastern coast of Lake Malawi, between Liuli and Undu Reef, and at Hongi, Lundo and Mbamba Bay Islands, where it inhabits the sediment-rich rocky habitat. This is a member of the Mbuna group of cichlids.
| Distribution | Hongi to Lundo Islands, Liuli, Mbamba Bay Island, and Undu Reef, Lake Malawi, Africa. |
| Maximum Size | 15cm (5.9") |
| Temperature | 24-26°C |
| Water Parameters | Hard, alkaline water essential. pH: 7.5-8.5, dH: up to 25 degrees. |
| Compatibility | Malawi cichlid community |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Mature males are larger and more colourful with a light blue body, dark vertical bars (which extend onto the upper lip), and a yellow to orange dorsal fin. Females and juvenile fish are brown/silver-lilac. |
Red Top Labidochromis sp. 'Hongi Sweden' 4-5cm
- Product Code: Lake Malawi Cichlid 11
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Tags: Lake Malawi Cichlid