Are rusty cichlids african?

The Rusty Cichlid is known from the sediment-free rocky habitat at Boadzulu, Chinyamwezi Island, and Chinyankwazi Island in the south-eastern part of Lake Malawi, Africa. It belongs to the Mbuna group of cichlids.

Are Rusty cichlids aggressive?

Although not entirely a peaceful fish, the rusty cichlid is considered one of the least aggressive among the mbuna cichlids. Hiding places and space should be provided or this fish will be bullied by their more aggressive tank mates.

How long do cichlids hold fry in their mouth?

She lays her eggs in the nest and he fertilizes them. Then she picks up the eggs in her mouth and carries them until they hatch. The eggs will hatch between 10-15 days after fertilization. The female then hold the babies in her mouth for up to two more weeks, occasionally letting them out to feed them.

Where can I find an Iodotropheus sprengerae neotype?

A Neotype from Chinyankwazi Island has been later designated by Stauffer (1994) and it is stored at the Pennsylvania State University Museum with registration PSU 2721. Diagnosis: Iodotropheus sprengerae is a small Labidochromis -like dwarf mbuna with rusty orange-brown coloration, with males showing lavender blue flanks.

Where did Iodotropheus declivitas Stauffer come from?

Iodotropheus declivitas Stauffer, 1994, with type locality at Boadzulu Island, Lake Malawi, Malawi. Determiner: Konings, 1995 Etymology: Dedicated to Mrs. Katherine Sprenger, who recognized first this fish as an undescribed species in aquarium publications. Common names: rusty cichlid (United States).

How big is the Iodotropheus sprengerae Room Companion?

Paratypes: One male 76.0 mm SL and two females (45.5 and 46.5 mm SL respectively) stored with registration BMNH 1971.9.8.6-8; Tree males 62.0-82.8 mm SL and one female 73.2 mm SL stored at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History [Washington] with registrations USNM 207012, 207013-15, reputedly from Boadzulu Island (see comments).

Can a rusty cichlid make a good starter fish?

I find they are not as aggressive as other Mbuna so they make a ideal starter cichlid. If you buy a four fish colony, you will get one Guaranteed Male and we will do our best to get you three females. If you buy a six fish colony, you will get one-two males and the rest females.