what red mbunas are out there?

[avecorealty]

i have a group of saulosis and mainganos in my 75 gallon.
1)i would like to add some red cichlids but not zebras
what should i add?
2. would auratus do OK with saulosi and maingano
i love the way they look

 

[mike dunagan]

they are really mean...

 

[Scotty]

The only redish colour fish I can think of is the Metriaclima estherae. This being an mbuna.
The only other fish with some red are either Aulonocara or a Haplochromis or two. Aulonocara tend to be somewhat fragile when mixed with mbuna in a tank.

 

[mike dunagan]

 

[SphericalCube]

Instead of Auratus I would go with Melanochromis Chipokae. The differences are so subtle most don't know them apart but the chipokae seem to be a bit less aggressive. If you're wanting to add something truly red you'll probably have to go with a haplochromis though.

 

[mike dunagan]

red empress... they are silver when little...

 

[avecorealty]

Melanochromis Chipokae grows bigger than Mainganos and are very aggressive.

 

[gomezladdams]

labeotrophus trewavase mpanga red the males are red and really nice


heres a link to a seller that has esterae that are really red
http://www.reservestockcichlids.com/product.php?productid=103&cat=16&page=1

 

[avecorealty]

WHO KNOWS WHERE IN CHICAGOLAND IS A PET STORE WITH GOOD SELECTION OF CICHLIDS? IT SEEMS TO ME THAT EVERYONE JUST HAS SWORDTAILS, PLATYS AND SALTWATER FISH.

 

[Cory]

Red Empris, Stawberry Peakcock, German Red, and SP44 (lake victoria has gorgeous coloured fish)