For aquarists looking for a peaceful yet striking African cichlid, the Rusty Cichlid is an underrated gem. Unlike many other aggressive Mbuna, Rusty Cichlids are known for their calmer temperament, making them a great choice for those wanting to set up a more harmonious Malawi cichlid tank. They are hardy, active, and easy to care for, making them a perfect entry point for newcomers to African cichlids.
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Awesome little fish.I ordered 2 of these guys and both of them were healthy and coloured up wonderfully. Great little fish and very placid. Can't wait for them to grow up to adult size! Thumbs up to Livefish!
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cheersfast delivery and arrived healthy
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great service from LiveFishI ordered 5 of these initially, but 3 were DOA. submitted my claim and received store credit with a couple of days. Ordered another 3 and they arrived live and healthy. all fish are doing fantastic in my Malawi tank. Very active fish and getting along well with the Electric Yellows in the tank. a very positive experience and some great fish
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Attractive and peaceful community cichlidAdded two juvenile rusty cichlids to my Malawi tank (Aqua Grand 500) some time ago, turns out to be male and female. The male is the more vibrantly coloured of the two, however the female is quite attractive as well. To date I have 4 surviving offsrping from various batches of young. All fish mate consistently in the tank and all of the Rusti's are well coloured. These fish are very easy to get along with and apart from some shows of strength amonst the males are very placid tank mates. The male is very striking with a rusty tan colouring and prominent purple through the abdomen. Females are similar but not quite as vibrant. Tank mates include Lombardoi, Electric Blue & Yellow, Red Empress, Red Firebird and just added Auratus, Blotch Zebra, Hongi & Msuli Point. Tank has many caves for hiding and territory marking.
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