Pseudotropheus crabroHornet CichlidBumblebee CichlidBumble Bee CichlidBumblebee Mbuna |
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| Physical |
| Size: | 11.78 cm (4.64 in.) Stocking Density Calculator |
| Color Variations: | Depending on the region they are from, some males may show several deep blue markings. |
| Compatability: | Aggresive
In the wild this fish is a cleaner for the large catfish, Bagrus meridionalis. |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 55 Gallons (208.2) Liters |
| Ease of Keeping: | 3 - 4 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | Freshwater |
| Temperature: | 78.58° F (25.88° C) |
| pH: | 8.09 |
| General Hardness (GH): | 15 |
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| Living |
| Food Preference: | Omnivorous.
Fish parasites such as fish lice, insect larvae, catfish eggs and plankton.
Will also accept sticks, flakes and pellets made specifically for cichlids and live, dried, and frozen foods (like Artemia, Bloodworms, Daphnia.Tubifex and snails).
Also, may eat algae wafers, vegetables (like spinach and peas). |
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| Swimming Level: | Middle and Bottom |
| Schooling: | Harem |
| Minimum School Size: | 3 |
| Setup: | Provide plenty of cave like rock work for hiding and spawning (should have plenty of caves and overhangs). Coral sand substrate is preferred, but a fine sand bottom is fine as well.
Leave open swimming areas and a bright light to promote algae growth.
Weekly 40% water changes are recommended. |
| Distribution: | Eastern Africa.
Rocky coasts of Lake Malawi.
Eccles Reef, West Reef, Chinyankwazi, Chiyamwezi, Maleri, Mbenji, Likoma and Chisumulu Islands, and Nkata Bay. |
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| Breeding |
| Ease of Breeding: | 2 - 3 |
| Sexing: | Adult males appear almost fully black. They are an even deeper black when breeding.
Males are also slightly larger and have more distinct egg spots on their fins.
Males also have more egg spots (2-4) than females (1-2). |
| Spawning Type: | Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Request more detailed breeding information. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org
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http://www.fishbase.org
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