Mbamba Yellow Top

TheLabidochromissp. “Mbamba”, or “Yellow Top Mbamba”, is found in and around Mbamba Bay in Lake Malawi, particularly in the southern area of the bay. Although the males of this species are spectacularly coloured, in my experience they are less popular than other species ofLabidochromis.

Quick Facts

• Scientific Name:Labidochromissp. “Mbamba”
• Geo. Origin:Mbamba Bay, Tanzania
• Habitat:Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat
• Diet:Herbivore
• Temperament:Mildly Aggressive
• Conspecific Temperament:Highly Aggressive
• Maximum Size:1.25″– 3.5″
• Temperature:78 – 82F
• pH:7.8 – 8.6
• Water Hardness:Hard
• Lifespan: 5years