| Fish Information |
| Adult size |
| 3.00 in (7.62 cm) |
| Lifespan |
| 8.0 yr |
| Bioload |
| -N/A- |
| Food type |
| Vegetarian (Fresh, Flake, Frozen, Wafer, Pellet). |
| Swimming area |
| Middle to Bottom |
| Temperament |
| Aggressive with its own kind |
| Sociability |
| Harem - 1 male for several females. |
| Sexing |
| Male has more vibrant color. |
| Reproductive type |
| Mouthbrooder |
| Breeding |
| Medium |
| Availability |
| Commonly Found in Stores |
| Tolerates Brackish |
| No |
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| Description and Specific Information |
| Please add your description and specific notes for this fish. |
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| Distribution |
Lake Malawi, Africa
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| Tank Information |
| Minimum Tank size |
| 30 gallons |
| Tank setup |
| Rock Formations |
| Biotope Type |
| Lake Malawi |
| Light Requirements |
| Medium |
| Water Parameters |
| Temperature |
| 74 - 84°F |
| 23 - 29°C |
| pH |
| 7.0 - 8.4 |
| Hardness |
| 12 - 25 dh |
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