madagascan cichlid

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Pinstripe Damba Cichlid (Paretroplus menarambo)
Price range: $24.99 through $34.99
A rarely seen species of Madagascan Cichlid, the Pinstripe Damba or Menarambo Cichlid is a large growing, bold and active species found in a few rivers and lakes in Northwestern Madagascar. In the wild, they are critically endangered due to habitat destruction and competition from introduced species like Tilapia, but tank-bred specimens are available from time to time in the hobby. It was considered extinct in the wild for some time until a small wild population was recently discovered. Like some of the other members of its genus, P. menarambo is often found in shoals in the wild, and will do best in a group of 5 or more. Aggressive and often extremely territorial, they are best kept in a species tank or with other robust, large tankmates that are not at risk of being picked on. Pinstripe Damba are voracious eaters, and should be fed a varied diet including some algae or vegetable based foods.

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Ptychochromis mainty
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Spotted Damba Cichlid (Paretroplus maculatus)
$29.99
A rare species of Madagascan Cichlid, the Spotted Damba or Damba Mipentina is a large growing, bold and active species found in slow-moving rivers and lakes in Northwestern Madagascar. In the wild, they are critically endangered due to habitat destruction and competition from introduced species like Tilapia, but tank-bred specimens are available from time to time in the hobby. Like some of the other members of its genus, P. maculatus is often found in shoals in the wild, and will do best in a group of 5 or more. Aggressive and often extremely territorial, they are best kept in a species tank or with other robust, large tankmates that are not at risk of being picked on. Spotted Damba are voracious eaters, and should be fed a varied diet including some algae or vegetable based foods.

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Starry Night Cichlid (Paratilapia polleni)
Price range: $19.99 through $89.99
A beautiful and striking fish, the Starry Night Cichlid (Paratilapia polleni) is notable for its dark black coloration with iridescent blue spots. These sizeable cichlids (up to 11.5″) are native to Madagascar, making them a prized fish among freshwater aquarists. The Starry Night Cichlid tends to be aggressive, and will thrive best with tankmates similar in size and aggression.

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