Exasperatus Cichlid (Labidochromis joanjohnsonae)

Remarks: The Exasperatus (Labidochromis joanjohnsonae, formerly Melanochromis joanjohnsonae) is a speckled mbuna when young, but males turn blue with black fins. Juveniles have yellow stripes, but adult fish are mostly light blue with pale bands. Females typically do not act aggressively, but males can be aggressive towards fish with a similar appearance.  It is said that their aggression is not in the form of lip-locking, but rapid diving into the target.  Scientific Name: Labidochromis joanjohnsonae Common Name: Exasperatus Max Size: 5" pH: 7.5-8.4 Hardness: Hard Temperature: 74-82° Aggressiveness: Aggressive Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Flake food low in protein Compatibility: Mbuna Tank Mate Options: Electric Blue Maingano Cichlid Malawi Golden Cichlid Yellow Tail Acei *****Please review our Shipping and Handling FAQ prior to placing your order. It contains important information about order fulfillment time, shipping speed, and ot