Red Sunflower

Remarks: The Red Sunflower is a German strain of Labidochromis sp. They have been linebred and possible hybridized to produce more intense orange-red coloration in the forehead and dorsal fin, but a bright pink body without the stripes you typically find in the genus. They are herbivorous mbuna that strongly defend rocky territories (unlike Yellow Labs, another Labidochromis species).

Scientific Name: Labidochromis sp.

Common Name: Red Sunflower

Max Size: 6"

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake food low in protein

Compatibility: Mbuna

Tank Mate Options:

• Chindongo demasoni
• Pseudotropheus lombardoi
• White Tail Acei