Pindani (Chindongo socolofi)

Also known as African Cichlid, Albino Cichlid, Blue Pindan Cichlid, Lake Malawi Cichlid, Malawi African Cichlid, Malawi Cichlid, Mbuna, Powder Blue Cichlid, Snow Cichlid, Snow White Cichlid, Snow White Socolofi Mbuna

Description

Also known as African Cichlid, Albino Cichlid, Blue Pindan Cichlid, Lake Malawi Cichlid, Malawi African Cichlid, Malawi Cichlid, Mbuna, Powder Blue Cichlid, Snow Cichlid, Snow White Cichlid, Snow White Socolofi Mbuna.

Found over shallow, sandy areas, close to the protection of rocks, rich with algae growth. There is an albino form of these fish!
They feed on algae.
Length - 6.7cm
Depth - 4-10m
Africa - Lake Malawi

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/2380

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