Family – Labidochromis
Scientific Name - hongi
Common Name – red top
Locality - Lake Malawi
pH – 7.6-8.4
Temperature (in F) - 74-86F
Max size (in inches) - 4-6"
Minimum tank size - at least 20Long
Sociability - Territorial when spawning ... but some can tolerate tankmates, while others are really aggressive
Breeding - Mouthbrooder
Temperament - Same as sociability
Comments – one of several mbuna species known by the common name 'red top' so be aware of that when purchasing
Personal Experience - We have a breeding group in a 20Long and several fry have managed to survive in the tank in the tight niches formed by the angle stacked slate
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