Metriaclima msobo magunga male 10cm

The Violet Flash: Metriaclima Msobo Magunga

Introduce a stunning, royal contrast of dark blue and golden yellow to your African cichlid collection with the vibrant Metriaclima Msobo Magunga.

This popular Mbuna cichlid, sometimes referred to by its former scientific name Maylandia msobo, originates specifically from the rocky reefs around Magunga on the Tanzanian coast of Lake Malawi.

The sexually mature male displays a deep violet-blue or blackish-blue body, which provides a dramatic contrast to his bright yellow or orange accents on the dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins. Females are often a desirable golden-yellow colouration.

The Msobo Magunga is an active and robust fish that offers a vivid and commanding centrepiece, showcasing strong territoriality and the spectacular colour variations found in island-dwelling Mbuna.

Features a dramatic sexual colour difference where the male is a deep violet/blue and the female is a striking yellow/gold, ensuring visual interest throughout your colony.

Hails from the specific and authentic Magunga Reef locality, guaranteeing robust genetics and the intense dark blue and yellow patterning this strain is known for.

Reaches a manageable size of around 4 to 5 inches (10-13 cm), making it an ideal medium-sized, bold addition to a mixed-Mbuna display.

Possesses a moderately territorial disposition, ideally suited for tanks with ample rockwork and a blend of other similarly sized, herbivorous cichlids.

Thrives in standard African Rift Lake conditions with hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5-8.5) and a diet based primarily on high-quality vegetable and spirulina-rich foods.

Expertly sourced and maintained specimens ensure you receive healthy, high-quality Magunga Msobo Cichlids with optimal colour intensity and finnage.

Don't miss the chance to own this bright and highly distinctive Metriaclima Msobo Magunga.

Shop with confidence and rely on quality for your next powerful violet and yellow Mbuna.