It's because there both Labidochromis, the yellow lab is Labidochromis Caeruleus and the red top Hongi is Labidochromis Hongi they are both closely related.
@@AfricanCichlids sadly I had to go with the jacobfreibergi, someone got there before me and got the hongi’s 😅 still beautiful colors on the jacobfreibergi so i’m not too disappointed
@@AfricanCichlids finally got a group of youngster for my pond last week! they're only about an inch but I have them in a pond so hoping they grow quickly
Nice fish my friend!!!It looks amazing not a usual coloration and its stripes capture the eye!!Nice add to your tank!!!I bought one more tank it's a used tank but it's in very good condition and I got it in a very good price!!It's a 60 gallon tank and it replaced my old 20 gallon tank!I added in that new tank one 1 ob peacock and 2 aulonocaras!!!Tomorrow I'll buy some more fish!!I'll make a video about this in a couple of days!!Watch my previous video about community tanks and tell me your opinion!!
@@AfricanCichlids Oh,I don't remember seeing that in your tank my mind is a liitle confued maybe!!Its colors are amazing!!!Keep up with the good work!!!
I know what you mean, it's been hitting around 40 degrees in the UK this week, I added cooler water in the water change... Also floating frozen bottles in the tank can help control the temp.
@@AfricanCichlids yea as someone who lives in the uk i figured that keeping the water at the current temperature is better than constantly shifting temperatures if the fish are fine and eating well. i sometimes add some cold water every now and then. hopefully the temps drop down soon
Hello my friend!!You know what?I've been bullied by some people that disagree about community tanks (more about the tank you like most with the monodactylus,frontozas and silver dolllars) and they are writing under 2 of my videos bad things and almost calling me names!!!Why should people act like this?I'm not the only one who keeps community tanks!!If fish are healthy,active and get well along for years why should I feel worried?I also want to tell you that I made a video about the used 60 gallon tank I bought and I'd like your opinion,watch if you got the time!!!Cheers!!
Some people just like to troll, these are probably the same people who only take the time to comment on a video if it's for something negative to say, they clearly have their own issues in life. If it's working for you and the fish are happy and healthy there is no real problems.
@@AfricanCichlids Yes that's the way it is they are people with a bad life and a bad behaviour.I'm doing fine and my fish are fine too!!Thank you for your reply!!
How can you not just love Cichlids??? Amazing footage and stunning fish!! Well done!!
Thanks debs, I'm not the most active person on here but it's good to keep in touch from time to time.
👍☘️🇮🇪 very nice sharing such a beautiful aquarium and nice 👍 fish 🐠 🐠🐟🐟🐠
He looks beautiful. I look forward to seeing mine look similar to that. Great video!!
The hongi is one of best coloured mbuna for sure
Impressive fish with impressive background music !!!!🤯🤯 Loved it very much !!!!
Thanks protim, always trying to improve
very nice job ....what a beauty....
It is a little bit special, stay safe folks.
Great video and care guide mate and well written description. Thank you for the cookie 😋
Wahay, I've given out so many cookies, I am a generous person, enjoy.
Definitely one of my bucket list fish!!! Gorgeous
It is a super sexy fish.
@@AfricanCichlids why does it look like my yellow lab cichlid Lol there face look the same
It's because there both Labidochromis, the yellow lab is Labidochromis Caeruleus and the red top Hongi is Labidochromis Hongi they are both closely related.
My favorite cichlids by far! 👍
These show some serious colour at times, this is also one of my best
@@AfricanCichlids
I want to breed mine because these are almost non existent in Colorado and man do they fetch a premium!
That's a good shout, they are a great fish to breed, I think they are generally quite pricey everywhere.
Nice info on a beautiful fish!
Thanks Greg, this one in particular is one of my faves the colours are crazy when it's angry.
@@AfricanCichlids He is a beauty for sure!
Wow amazing friend
another cool labidochromis
Soo beautiful fish 😄😃🙋
Thanks beata, it's definitely up there with the best coloured mbuna.
Looks like Tony the Tiger, There Grreat! Quality stuff as always.
Tony the tiger haha, there's a blast from the past, only people from our generation will appreciate that.
Esta miy cool.... 👍
Great video as always
wow very sweet looking fish !!
Yes David, good to see you my friend.
Impressive fish! Very informative description 👌
Thanks J, information is the way forward my friend, have a great weekend.
Beautiful fish💪👍
Thanks Brian it's been awhile my friend hope all is well.
Nice fish 🐠
Thankyou Tasama
love these guys, saw a group at my LFS today. going back tomorrow to decide between them or a group of jacobfreibergi
Id go with these, they are tougher more resilient fish
@@AfricanCichlids sadly I had to go with the jacobfreibergi, someone got there before me and got the hongi’s 😅 still beautiful colors on the jacobfreibergi so i’m not too disappointed
@@AfricanCichlids finally got a group of youngster for my pond last week! they're only about an inch but I have them in a pond so hoping they grow quickly
Nice, they should reach a good size in a pond, I imagine they'll get to around 6 inches
great vid
Thanks buddy
Such lovely fish! New sub and fellow fishfam, though my channel is almost all goldfish and community fish. Love these guys!
They are amazing, Thanks for taking the time to write.
güzel akvaryum 👍
😀
Nice fish my friend!!!It looks amazing not a usual coloration and its stripes capture the eye!!Nice add to your tank!!!I bought one more tank it's a used tank but it's in very good condition and I got it in a very good price!!It's a
60 gallon tank and it replaced my old 20 gallon tank!I added in that new tank one 1 ob peacock and 2 aulonocaras!!!Tomorrow I'll buy some more fish!!I'll make a video about this in a couple of days!!Watch my previous video about community tanks and tell me your opinion!!
Hey thanks Bill, I've actually had this fish awhile this is an update video as it's colours have really started coming through.
@@AfricanCichlids Oh,I don't remember seeing that in your tank my mind is a liitle confued maybe!!Its colors are amazing!!!Keep up with the good work!!!
Awesome fish! Just subscribed! I have a channel about fish too!
Thanks Jake, appreciate that support.
Hey heap how you doing? That’s a nice fish 🇬🇧👍
Hey thanks storm, I think these are one of the best coloured fish outside of marine.
Heap Aquatics yep very striking colours 😀
Especially when it's angry, best time to get the camera out.
Heap Aquatics I he posting a video over the weekend of the marine tank two new editions.
Cool, I'll keep an eye out for it, probably gonna show my Hongi's colour up 😂
currently going through a heatwave. tanks are around 30 degrees celsius [ mbuna tank is 28 ].
I know what you mean, it's been hitting around 40 degrees in the UK this week, I added cooler water in the water change... Also floating frozen bottles in the tank can help control the temp.
@@AfricanCichlids yea as someone who lives in the uk i figured that keeping the water at the current temperature is better than constantly shifting temperatures if the fish are fine and eating well. i sometimes add some cold water every now and then. hopefully the temps drop down soon
Do you think red top hongi & german z rock & yellow labs will work ?
The yellow labs will definitely work, in fact most rift lake cichlids will work together in quantities with a varied diet.
I have a 40 breeder. What other mbunas can I house with this guy ?
All mbuna are compatible with one another, stock in numbers to spread aggression.
@@AfricanCichlids cool, thanks a lot ! I know just what I’m getting too.. very much appreciated !
Hello my friend!!You know what?I've been bullied by some people that disagree about community tanks (more about the tank you like most with the monodactylus,frontozas and silver dolllars) and they are writing under 2 of my videos bad things and almost calling me names!!!Why should people act like this?I'm not the only one who keeps community tanks!!If fish are healthy,active and get well along for years why should I feel worried?I also want to tell you that I made a video about the used 60 gallon tank I bought and I'd like your opinion,watch if you got the time!!!Cheers!!
Some people just like to troll, these are probably the same people who only take the time to comment on a video if it's for something negative to say, they clearly have their own issues in life. If it's working for you and the fish are happy and healthy there is no real problems.
@@AfricanCichlids Yes that's the way it is they are people with a bad life and a bad behaviour.I'm doing fine and my fish are fine too!!Thank you for your reply!!
LOL "5. Don't Buy "
Haha.. Not many fish fall into that category. You'll save yourself a headache by not buying them lol
Wow that’s a beaut. Thx for sharing
It certainly is Savage, especially colourful when it's in a Savage mood.