Here you will find links on how to set up a tank and care for Mbuna, the rock dwelling species of Lake Malawi.
This topic will tell you all about how to set up a mbuna tank and includes some guidelines on compatability.
This topic is a more indepth look at setting up and maintaining a mbuna tank.
The four types of feeders and what to include in their diets.
Basic Mbuna Requirements
We have some great pinned in depth topics on mbuna care, but I thought it would be nice to have a shorter basic guideline. Basic Mbuna Requirements If you are interested in brightly colored cichlids, mbuna are the perfect group to choose. Mbuna are one of three groups of cichlids from Lake...
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The Mbuna Aquarium
The Mbuna Aquarium Introduction Mbuna (um-boo-na) are a group of cichlids endemic to lake Malawi (mul-a-wee), one of the three rift lakes of Africa. They reside in the shallower areas where the algae rich rock reefs can be used as a source of both food and security. Their constant activity...
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Feeding Mbuna
Here is an edited clip from an old website of mine. Is this the type of thing you have in mind? Perfecting the Mbuna Diet 1. Introduction 2. Four Types of Feeders 2. The Fresh Meaty Diet 3. The Fresh Roughage Diet 4. Prepared Foods 5. Fish Energy and Aggression Control Through Hunger...
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