| Fish Information |
| Adult size |
| 8.00 in (20.32 cm) |
| Lifespan |
| 8.0 yr |
| Bioload |
| -N/A- |
| Food type |
| Omnivorous. |
| Swimming area |
| No specific area |
| Temperament |
| Aggressive with its own kind |
| Sociability |
| -N/A- |
| Sexing |
| -N/A- |
| Reproductive type |
| Mouthbrooder |
| Breeding |
| Medium |
| Availability |
| Rarely Seen in Stores |
| Tolerates Brackish |
| No |
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| Description and Specific Information |
| Males are bright blue overall with dark vertical bars. Dorsal fin has light blue/white highlight on the top. Females are gray overal with a dark black spot in the middle of the body. The dorsal, ventral and anal fins are yellow. |
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| Distribution |
Lake Malawi, Africa
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| Tank Information |
| Minimum Tank size |
| 40 gallons |
| Tank setup |
| Sandy Bottom |
| 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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