A classic for the Mbuna aquarium. Demasoni Cichlid - 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘪 Naturally, they are round at Pombo Rocks, and as the name suggests, this is a rocky environment. Mbuna translates to "Rock Fish" in the language of the Tonga people of Malawi. With this in mind, their aquarium should contain a network of rocks, and the water parameters should be similar to those encountered in Lake Malawi, which are typically hard and alkaline. There are several ways in which to cater to the

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It’s feeding time for our Lake Malawi cichlids! These animals are some of the most colorful freshwater fish, and in their native range they are known locally as ‘mbuna’ or ‘rockfish’. Africa’s Lake Malawi is about the size of Rhode Island and is home to more species of fish than any other lake on Earth. Feeding time at the aquarium serves as an opportunity for visitors to observe our fish close-up. In this video, watch as our keepers dole out some mysis shrimp for our cichlids from above the tan