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Pet Forum / Aquaria / Cichlids / February 2006Mpimbwe vs. 7 Stripe
Okay, I've had my heart set on getting 6 Mpimbwe this week, but the store I ordered them from got 7 Stripe instead. What is the difference? What is the difference in any Front for that matter? I want the largest, most striking Frontosa out there. Are they all similar? Would I even know the difference? Or should I wait another 3 weeks or so to get the Mpimbwe or other front that you find most colorful or striking? Thanks, -Muuurgh  Signature"He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it." -Douglas Adams There are many variants of frontosa and sub-variants (burundi, kigoma, mpimbwe, kavala, zaire blue, moba, kapampa, bismarck, ikola, among several others), with varying levels of differences between each one. The kigoma is the 7-stripe variant. Between the mpimbwe and kigoma, the mpimbwe will have more blue, but the kigoma's are also nice. The most striking ones will probably depend on personal preference (some have intense blue colors, others may develop larger humps, others aren't as skittish, etch). If you're planning to breed them, you'll probably want all of the same variant (having both mpimbwe and kigoma in the tank will lead to hybrids considered to be worthless). If you go to this link: http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/frontosa_corner.php You'll find a the cyphotilapia species map link which will provide samples of each variant. This link also provides variant examples: http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/category.php?cat=9 (and they're probably more sites out there as well like www.cyphos.com kay-bee > Okay, I've had my heart set on getting 6 Mpimbwe this week, but the store > I ordered them from got 7 Stripe instead. What is the difference? What is [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Thanks, > -Muuurgh |
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