Kenyi Cichlid

Maylandia lombardoi

Also known as: Lombardoi, Kennyi Mbuna

A bold mbuna where adult males turn bright yellow and females stay blue with dark bars.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

76–82°F

pH

7.6–8.6

Hardness

10–20 dGH

Max size

5 in

Min tank

55 gal

Temperament

Aggressive

Social

Harem

Swim level

Mid-bottom

Diet

Herbivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

5-10 years

Breeding

Mouthbrooder

Suitability

Intermediate

Origin

Lake Malawi (Mbenji Islands)

One of the most aggressive mbuna, so keep one male with several females in a crowded, rock-heavy mbuna tank of 55 gallons or more. Needs hard, alkaline water and a veggie-based diet, as rich foods can cause bloat.