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Name
Scientific name
Labeotropheus fuelleborni
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
Fuelleborn's cichlid, Labeotropheus fuelleborni, is an mbuna endemic to Lake Malawi, found in turbulent shallow water around rocky shorelin…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
175mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8
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
Lake Malawi
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi.
Habitat
It is common and widely distributed in the lake, being found in shallow water around the tops of rocky shorelines and around islands. The water here is often t…
Aquarium size
90 ∗ 45 ∗ 38 cm36 ∗ 18 ∗ 15 in - ~154 litres~41 US gal
Maintenance
Much of the aquarium should contain piles of rocks arranged to form caves with small areas of open water between. A sandy substrate is best and the water shoul…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C75 – 82 °F pH: 7.6 to 8.8 (8.0 is ideal). Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
L. fuelleborni 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
Aggressive and territorial. It should not be kept with peace loving species such as Peacocks or Utaka, but it can be combined with other Mbuna. The tank should…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are larger and far more colourful than females.
Reproduction
Possible. Maternal mouthbrooder. It should be spawned in a species tank in a harem of one male and at least 3 females. A 48" aquarium is a good size and should…
Notes
This species has the characteristic overhanging snout possessed by all three members of the genus. It has chisel-shaped teeth which are designed for grazing al…
References
References
No references