Dark red zebra cichlid
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At several places tips of rocks break the surface, but at the end of the rainy season those at that northern edge are usually submerged. Minos Reef is rather large but the best sites are grouped at its northern edge. Sometimes also known as N’nosi or Meluluca Reef, it is known for its huge population of Red zebra (Metriaclima estherae) and, while floating at the surface of its clear water, often just 5m/16’ deep, you can plainly see the vibrant colours of various species of mbuna.Įven the rocks are attractive coloured purple-reddish, thanks to a particular type of algae that covers them in the shallows. It’s like a very large home aquarium and there wouldn’t be anything you would want to change in it. Having returned to Minos Reef on Lake Malawi more than a dozen times, I’m convinced it’s the most attractive of all the sites for the lake’s snorkelers.
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Imagine your ideal cichlid tank — and one that's big enough for you to swim in! Minos Reef in Mozambique has all the magical ingredients you would choose for yourself, says Dr Ad Konings.