Pseudo Lombardi Kenyi 2"

• Scientific name: Maylandia lombardoi
• Common name: Kenyi Cichlid
• Family: Cichlidae
• Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
• Adult length: 10-12 cm (4-5 inches)
• Lifespan: 8-10 years

Tank Setup:

• Kenyi Cichlids require a tank with plenty of hiding spots and caves to establish territories.
• Decorate the tank with rocks and driftwood to create hiding places and territorial boundaries.
• Provide a sandy substrate to mimic their natural habitat.

Water Parameters:

• Keep the water parameters stable with a pH of 7.5-8.5 and a water temperature between 24-28°C (75-82°F).
• Regular water changes are essential to maintain water quality.

Filtration and Water Flow:

• Use a powerful filtration system to keep the water clean and well-oxygenated.
• Kenyi Cichlids prefer moderate water flow in the tank.

Diet:

• Kenyi Cichlids are omnivores and should be fed a varied diet.
• Offer them high-quality cichlid pellets or flakes as a staple diet.
• Supplement their diet with live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and spirulina flakes.

Tank mates:

• Kenyi Cichlids are aggressive and territorial, especially towards other cichlids.
• They are best kept in a species-only tank or with other Lake Malawi cichlids of similar size and temperament.

Behavior and Compatibility:

• Kenyi Cichlids are territorial and can be aggressive, especially during breeding.
• They should not be kept with peaceful or timid fish species.
• Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual barriers to reduce aggression in the tank.