| Fish Information |
| Adult size |
| 5.00 in (12.70 cm) |
| Lifespan |
| 8.0 yr |
| Bioload |
| -N/A- |
| Food type |
| Live and Frozen Meaty. |
| Swimming area |
| No specific area |
| Temperament |
| Aggressive with small fish only |
| Sociability |
| -N/A- |
| Sexing |
| Females are dull brown/gray while males show bright colors. |
| Reproductive type |
| Egg Layer (Tends Eggs) |
| Breeding |
| Easy |
| Availability |
| Occasionally Seen in Stores |
| Tolerates Brackish |
| No |
|
| Description and Specific Information |
| Dark brown body with slight yellow highlights on the shoulder. Pearl blue scale spots on the body and bright blue face. |
|
| Distribution |
Lake Malawi
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| Tank Information |
| Minimum Tank size |
| 25 gallons |
| Tank setup |
| Rock Formations |
| Biotope Type |
| Lake Malawi |
| Light Requirements |
| Medium |
| Water Parameters |
| Temperature |
| 74 - 85°F |
| 23 - 29°C |
| pH |
| 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Hardness |
| 10 - 25 dh |
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