Common NameKenyi
Other Common NamesNone
Scientific NamePseudothropheus lombardoi FamilyCichlidae
CommunityAfrican
ClassAfrican
Temperature78ºF
Swimming RangeMiddle-Bottom
Adult Length4-5 inches
Feeding HabitsFresh spinach, peas, zucchini and lettuce. Live blood worms, crickets, brine shrimp, mealworms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen beef heart, hi-pro, daphnia, glass worms, blood worms, plankton, brine shrimp and glass worms. Freeze dried and tablet foods also accepted.
CompatibilityA peaceful and territorial species that will mix well in an African Cichlid Community. Synodontis Catfish will make a great addition to the community as bottom feeders.
HabitatLake Malawi Africa: Densely decorate with rocks, clay pots and driftwood. Java Fern and Java Moss are the best live plants for decoration, as they will not be demolished by the cichlids.
BreedingMales are yellow in color and the females are blue.
Additional CommentsAfrican Cichlids are very popular with fish hobbyists because of their interesting breeding habits and their bright color patterns.