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I think that's the case with the male, going through a colour change and the others, 7 females, are of various sizes but I think they're all juvenile. One might be a subdominant male, we'll see.

Been reading up on the salt, do you add it to tap water or use RO with a buffer? I won't be using RO ...

Your water parameters play a huge role in the type of algae that grows in your tank. If your water readings match those of the lake, the algae will likely be similar to what's found in the lake. I use lake salts in my water, which provides the right supplements for the fish, allowing the algae to ...

I'm still trying to figure out the right type of algae for my mbunas. Anyone know what type they prefer? Does anyone here have that type of algae in their tank that I could scavenge from?

Thanks for the suggestions. I did read about using aquarium fertiliser and extending the lighting period to promote algae growth. The thing is, I'm still unsure how to cultivate the specific type of algae that mbunas prefer.

I've been thinking, how do you get that nice algae growth for mbunas to munch on? I recall this really cool display tank at a local fish store, the mbunas were grazing on all this mossy algae on the rocks - it was quite a sight.

What's the secret to growing the right type of algae for them?