P. Kennyi Cichlid
P. Kennyi is a colorful fish full of character. Often labeled as Pseudotropheus kennyi, the true classification of P. Kennyi Cichlid is Pseudotropheus lombardoi, as described by Burgess in 1977. This fish is still best known as the Kennyi in most publications. Like most of rock dwelling fish (Mbuna) of Lake Malawi, the Kennyi will require large rock formations with many hiding places. The males are rather territorial and should only be housed with dissimilar types of cichlids. In an unusual twist, the juveniles and females are blue colored (with 4+ black vertical stripes) while the adult male is yellow-orange with a few dark stripes. The more vegetable material in the diet, the deeper the orange will become. Best kept in harem fashion, one male and several females, the Kennyi can reach a length of 4". A typical African Cichlid mouthbrooder, the female will incubate the eggs for 14-21 days before releasing the free swimming fry. During this incubation time she will hide and most likely not eat. The Kennyi will require frequent partial water changes to maintain optimal water parameters.
Approximate Arrival Size for P. Kennyi Cichlid: 1 to 2 in.
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