I remember when I first learned of Kenyi cichlids (P. lombardoi); it was from an article in one of the more popular magazines in the 80s I think (probably FAMA or TFH) that showed and discussed the changes in possibly sex and definitely color with age, and showed an impressive set up for keeping them, and that made me set up a a colony of them within the year.
It was either 6 or 7 inch long fish at the start, and I kept them for about 2 and a half years, long enough to see several spawns and color changes. In that time, in a 55, I don't recall losing a single fish to aggression. That's what brings me to the reason for this post. I have seen a lot of folks name this species among the very most aggressive cichlids, but I never saw anything beyond typical mbuna temperament. Is it possible I just had a mellow group, good balance of fish and cover (lots of rocks as per the article), or something else?
I just didn't see exceptional attitude from them.
It was either 6 or 7 inch long fish at the start, and I kept them for about 2 and a half years, long enough to see several spawns and color changes. In that time, in a 55, I don't recall losing a single fish to aggression. That's what brings me to the reason for this post. I have seen a lot of folks name this species among the very most aggressive cichlids, but I never saw anything beyond typical mbuna temperament. Is it possible I just had a mellow group, good balance of fish and cover (lots of rocks as per the article), or something else?
I just didn't see exceptional attitude from them.
