![]() You might notice faint bars on both sides of the body, but these bars only appear on juveniles. The rusty cichlid has the classic torpedo-shaped body. ![]() ![]() The notable rusty coloring can be found on their faces and gradually blending into lustrous deep lavender bodies. The common names – rusty cichlid and lavender Mbuna do a great job of describing their appearance. Scientific Name: Iodotropheus sprengeraeacus Common Name: Rusty Cichlid, Lavender Cichlid, or Lavender Mbuna Care Level: Beginner IUCN Red List: Near Threatened Origin: Lake Malawi, African Lifespan: 5 – 8 years Max Size: 4 inches (10 cm) Temperature: 76☏ to 80☏ PH: 7.5 to 8.8 Water hardness: 10 to 25 KH Diet: Omnivorous Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons breeder (36″ x 18″ x 16″) Temperament: Relatively Peaceful Appearance The Mbuna belongs to a small genus Iodotropheus that only has three described species, and Rusty Cichlid is the most widespread in the hobby. Due to the destruction of natural habitats and the impacts of the aquarium trade, it’s currently categorized as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List. This fish was one of the most sought-after Mbunas in the middle of the 1990s. This species was described by Oliver & Loiselle in 1972. The Rusty Cichlid (Iodotropheus sprengerae) is a lovely dwarf Mbuna that comes from Lake Malawi, where it is found in the restricted sediment-free rocky habitat around the islands of Boadzulu, Chinyankwazi, and Chinyamwezi in the south of the lake.īecause of its distinctive coloration, this cichlid is known by common names such as Rusty Cichlid, Lavender Cichlid, or Lavender Mbuna.
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