Edit Iodotropheus sprengerae
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Name
Scientific name
Iodotropheus sprengerae
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Rusty Cichlid
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
The rusty cichlid, Iodotropheus sprengerae, is a dwarf mbuna endemic to Lake Malawi, around the islands of Boadzulu, Chinyankwazi and Chiny…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–29°C, pH 7.5–8.8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Malawi, Lake Malawi
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi. It's found in the southern part of the lake around the islands of Boadzulu, Chinyankwazi and Chinyamwezi.
Habitat
Predominantly inhabits the shallow, littoral zones of rocky shorelines.
Aquarium size
A 90 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~81 litres tank should suffice for a single male with a small group of females. If more than one male is to be kept, a tank measuring at le…
Maintenance
Use sand as substrate and furnish the majority of the tank with piles of rock, arranged to form plenty of caves and hidey-holes. Hard water tolerant plants suc…
Water conditions
Temperature: 25 – 29 °C pH: 7.5-8.8. Don't attempt to keep it in acidic conditions, as it will fail to thrive. Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
Omnivorous. It will accept most foods offered, but vegetable matter in the form of Spirulina flakes, blanched spinach etc. should form a large proportion of th…
Behaviour and compatibility
One of the least aggressive Mbuna available in the hobby, and also one of the smallest. It will easily be outcompeted by bigger, more boisterous species, so ta…
Sexual dimorphism
Both sexes look similar at first glance, although males usually have more egg spots in the anal fin than females. They also tend to be the larger and more colo…
Reproduction
The species is a polygamous maternal mouthbrooder, and is easily bred. It can be sexually mature at only 1.5" in length, so is a good choice for the beginner. …
Notes
This lovely dwarf mbuna makes a great choice for newcomers to Mbuna due to its temperament, subdued but unique colouration and the fact it can be kept in small…
References
References
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