Hard Water Fish and Rift Lake Chemistry
Rift lake cichlids evolved in liquid rock — hard, alkaline water with stable pH above 7.8 is non-negotiable for long-term health.
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Acei Cichlid (Pseudotropheus acei)
A slender Malawi mbuna with electric blue bodies and yellow fins — more of an algae browser than many rock-dwelling cousins.
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Electric Yellow Lab (Labidochromis caeruleus)
One of Lake Malawi’s most popular mbuna — brilliant yellow bodies, manageable aggression for African cichlids, and nonstop rock-hopping energy.
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Frontosa (Cyphotilapia frontosa)
A majestic Tanganyikan cichlid with a nuchal hump and bold bars — calm for a large African cichlid, but needs big water and patient growth.
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