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| Physical |
| Size: | 10.16 cm (4 in.) Stocking Density Calculator |
| Color Variations: | Cobue ("Afra Edwardi") - also spelled Cobwe or Kobwe
Chewere
Chinuni
Chitande
Chuanga
Jalo Reef
Likoma
Lumbila
Lundu ("Afra White Blaze")
Lupingu
Mbenji
Metangula
Minos Reef
Msobo
Ndumbi
Njambe
Nkhata Bay
Nkolongwe
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| Compatability: | Aggresive
Should only be kept with other Mbuna or in a species tank. Avoid similar looking species. |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 49 Gallons (185.49 Liters) |
| Ease of Keeping: | 1 - 2 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | Freshwater |
| Temperature: | 77.33° F (25.18° C) |
| pH: | 8.18 |
| General Hardness (GH): | 16 |
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| Living |
| Life Span: | 9 years. |
| Food Preference: | Omnivorous.
A diet of mostly vegetable matter, such as spirulina flakes or pellets, is preferred.
Supplement diet with earthworms, blood worms and brine shrimp, fresh zucchini, peas, spinach, and romaine lettuce.
Eats algae, micro-fauna, and plankton in the wild.
Malawi bloat can set in if fed too much protein and fat. |
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| Swimming Level: | Middle and Bottom |
| Schooling: | Harem |
| Minimum School Size: | 4 |
| Setup: | Provide plenty of rocky caves and a deep, fine grain substrate as this fish is known to dig.
Some open spaces are needed as well.
Avoid roots as decoration.
If more than one male is to be kept be sure to provide natural, visual borders for territories. |
| Distribution: | Africa.
Mozambique.
Northern, Central and Eastern Lake Malawi.
Near Likoma Island. |
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| Breeding |
| Ease of Breeding: | 1 - 2 |
| Sexing: | Females are usually slightly smaller and lighter in color with no stripes.
Males have dark, vertical stripes as well as "egg spots" on their anal fins. |
| Spawning Type: | Mouthbrooder |
| Request more detailed breeding information. |
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| Sources: | http://www.aquahobby.com
http://www.gcca.net
http://www.cichlid-forum.com
http://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com
http://www.african-cichlid.com
http://www.aqua-fish.net
http://www.aquariumlife.net
http://www.fishbase.org
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