For Mbuna that do best in groups, some shops will provide a discount on purchasing a group of fish, helping keep the price within your budget. There are exceptions to this and some rare varieties of Mbuna may sell for more than this range. However, most Mbuna will fall in the range of $5 up to $30 per fish. Since Mbuna cichlids are so varied, their costs vary as well. Others do best when they are introduced to the tank one at a time, and some Mbuna cichlids are best kept alone or with compatible, non-cichlid tankmates. Some Mbuna become more aggressive and territorial when brought home in pairs or when introduced to the tank in a group. Image Credit: Arunee Rodloy, ShutterstockĬichlids in general are known for their aggressive, territorial nature, so tankmates should be chosen carefully and it’s imperative to know the typical behavior of the species of Mbuna you are bringing home. They tend to be active fish, though, so it’s not uncommon for them to spend the whole day swimming around the tank. Mbuna cichlids spend much of their time hiding in rock caves, and they can often be seen congregating under the rocks, peering out at you. These fish may be hard on plants, uprooting them while scavenging or eating plant matter, so many plants are not a good match for them.
This means that a rock-filled tank is necessary for their health and happiness. These cichlids are variable in behavior, diet, compatibility, and color, but they are all rock-dwelling fish. Mbuna cichlids are a large group of cichlids that all come from Lake Malawi.
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