How to Suppress the Strong Aggression of Mbuna Cichlids? Ornamental Fish Keeping Tips

Aggression in Lake Malawi Mbuna Cichlids:

Anyone who has kept mbuna cichlids knows that some of these fish are highly aggressive, and improper keeping often leads to tragic outcomes.

Solutions

1) Use weaker fish as targets for aggression.

The target fish should be fast swimmers, so that they can quickly escape when attacked

2) Increase stocking density.

When the density in the aquarium is increased, there is not enough territory for the cichlids to occupy, thereby weakening this aggressive behavior. One point to consider when adding fish is that the newly introduced fish will not quickly find their own territory in the tank, so it is best to choose the most aggressive species. In addition, adding fish with the lights off is another good method.