Johanni Cichlid
Pseudotropheus johannii compatibility profile. Find the best tank mates by checking water parameters, aquarium swim zone pressure, social rules, and shrimp-safe verifications.
Core facts & bioload limits
Adult size4"
Minimum tank55 gal
Temperamentaggressive
Group4+
- temperature72-82F
- pH7.5-8.8
- water_hardnessGH 10-20 dGH | KH 6-14 dKH
- plant_safetycaution
- shrimp_safetyunsafe
- algae_eating_rolenone
- beginner_suitabilityadvanced
Community planning & swim zone pressure
When planning a community around Johanni Cichlid, consider the aquarium swim zone pressure. This species primarily occupies the middlebottom zone. Balance the setup by choosing tank mates that occupy the top or bottom zones to reduce crowding and stress.
Care caveats
- notesAggressive Malawi mbuna; males are blue/black and females are yellow-orange, making retail-tank IDs easy to confuse with related species.
- caveatDo not mix with peaceful community fish or shrimp.
- caveatKeep in hard alkaline Malawi cichlid setups with rockwork and a controlled sex ratio.
- caveatConfirm ID carefully because Johanni and Maingano are commonly confused.