Moderate
Hongi Cichlid - Red Top (Labidochromis sp. 'Hongi')
24–26°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 250L
£16.99
A bold orange Hongi mbuna for hard-water Lake Malawi aquariums. Provide rockwork, vegetable-rich foods and room for territorial behaviour.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Labidochromis sp. 'Hongi Orange'
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A bold orange Hongi mbuna for hard-water Lake Malawi aquariums. Provide rockwork, vegetable-rich foods and room for territorial behaviour.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
24–26°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 250L
24–28°C · pH 7.8–8.6 · 200L
24–26°C · pH 7.5–8.5
24–28°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 200L
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Orange Hongi Cichlid (Labidochromis sp. 'Hongi Orange') is a bold Lake Malawi mbuna-type cichlid with strong colour and territorial energy. It belongs in a hard, alkaline cichlid aquarium with rockwork, not a peaceful soft-water community tank.
| Listed identity | Labidochromis sp. 'Hongi Orange' |
|---|---|
| Adult size | About 10cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 200 litres or larger |
| Water | 24-28°C, pH 7.5-8.5, hard alkaline water |
| Diet | Vegetable-rich cichlid pellets, spirulina and occasional small frozen foods |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive; males can be territorial |
Use rock piles, caves and broken sight lines. Keep diet balanced and avoid crowding similar males in too little space. This species shows best in a planned Malawi community with robust tank mates.
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