Red Top Cichlids
Hongi is an undescribed species of cichlid fish from eastern africa.
Red top cichlids. The red top lwanda peacock cichlid is species of aulonocara from lake malawi which is native to the waters hai reef in tanzania and chiwindi in tanzania. They also show yellow orange on the anal fin. Tail dorsal and anal fins will also develop a yellow color that can develop into a dark orange to red color.
This cichlid is also sometimes mistaken for its very close relative the pseudotropheus red top zebra mbenji which is not yet scientifically described. Other mbuna cichlids before ordering be sure to check out our information on fish sizing the. Other names for the fish include kimpuma hongi red top and hongi cichlid.
Lake malawi adult size. Older individuals show a more orangeish yellow on the dorsal fin and anal fin. Like like love haha wow sad angry scientific name.
Other common names it is known by are the scrapermouth mbuna red finned cichlid redtop cichlid redtop mbuna trewavas s cichlid utaka even though this is a mbuna and yellow tumbi. The standard trewavas red finned cichlid male has a blue body with the top dorsal fin being an orange to red. Red zebra cichlid habitat the red zebra or maylandia estherae is commonly found in lake malawi the eastern side of africa.
It is a popular fish due to it s brilliant blue and red colors. Hai reef tanzania chiwindi mozambique habitat. Mildly aggressive one of the more peaceful mbuna.
These two fish have very similar physical and behavioral traits however the pseudotropheus ice blue has only been found in the southeastern arm of lake malawi near makokola while the other is from the mbenji islands. It is well known in the aquarium trade. Males grow larger than females and are more colourful.
Program fish endangered facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. Aulonocara lwanda males are blue with yellow shoulders and yellow orange on their dorsal fin. Can develop dark bars.
Red top peacock geo. Males are covered in a rich blue color and will develop yellow around their shoulder and pelvic region that will color into a dark orange to red when matured. The maximum size of the species is about 9 cm.
