OK, so I understand that these fish are easily confused. My question now is what are the differences in behavior for each of these cichlids? Is one more aggressive than the other?
Johanni and Maingano behavior?
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Both are in desperate need of anger management classes!
Other than that I will wait for the mbuna expert to chime in. The last time I had a johanni, they were still calling them blue auratus!
Other than that I will wait for the mbuna expert to chime in. The last time I had a johanni, they were still calling them blue auratus!
The eye-catching Maingano is quickly noted for its striking coloration!
With beautiful coloration and a small size, the Maingano is a 'must have' for cichlid enthusiasts who have smaller tanks to fill. The dark black horizontal stripes against an electric blue body makes these guys a gorgeous fish for any hobbyist. The Maingano is not as aggressive as other Melanochromis species.
The Maingano is moderate to easy to care for depending on the aquarists willingness to do frequent water changes and provide appropriate tank mates. A minimum sized tank that is at least 36” long with one male and several females along with a lot of hiding places is needed for success. This fish has long been bred in captivity and there are many captive strains that are far cry from the wild caught coloring. Try and keep the different species blood lines pure.
The Maingano is in a group of cichlids called Mbunas. There are 12 genera full of very active and aggressive personalities. Some call this fish the Electric Blue Johanni or Electric Blue and though the Maingano is very similar in appearance, the Electric Blue Johanni is a separate species. completely different ... but they look alike and have similiar behavior...
With beautiful coloration and a small size, the Maingano is a 'must have' for cichlid enthusiasts who have smaller tanks to fill. The dark black horizontal stripes against an electric blue body makes these guys a gorgeous fish for any hobbyist. The Maingano is not as aggressive as other Melanochromis species.
The Maingano is moderate to easy to care for depending on the aquarists willingness to do frequent water changes and provide appropriate tank mates. A minimum sized tank that is at least 36” long with one male and several females along with a lot of hiding places is needed for success. This fish has long been bred in captivity and there are many captive strains that are far cry from the wild caught coloring. Try and keep the different species blood lines pure.
The Maingano is in a group of cichlids called Mbunas. There are 12 genera full of very active and aggressive personalities. Some call this fish the Electric Blue Johanni or Electric Blue and though the Maingano is very similar in appearance, the Electric Blue Johanni is a separate species. completely different ... but they look alike and have similiar behavior...
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Melanochromis maingano
Melanochromis maingano
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Melanochromis maingano
swede;3133557; said:
Melanochromis maingano
by Roland Tarr - The base colouration of the mainganos is blue with horizontal black stripes. The blue can change from navy blue to sky blue depending on their mood and the that depends on the quality of the fish as well. The pattern is the same as for the real Melanochromis johanni males, the difference between the 2 males is that the johanni has deeper body while the maingano has a slender elongated body. Females have exactly the same colouration as males, females also have eggspots on their anal fins. The only difference that I could find between males and females that males tend to have pointy anal fins while the females rounded, also males have stronger colours
Species: Melanochromis maingano
Synoma: Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos
Common name: none
Origin: Africa
Localities/Morphs: Around Maingano Island, between Mbako Point and Membe Point in Lake Malawi.
Species: Melanochromis maingano
Synoma: Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos
Common name: none
Origin: Africa
Localities/Morphs: Around Maingano Island, between Mbako Point and Membe Point in Lake Malawi.
thanks! I think after reading that, i would say i own a maingano. My "maingano" has a slimmer body. kinda skinny, which makes me believe he is as stated.. certainly not much difference..