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Name
Scientific name
Labeotropheus trewavasae
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
Trewavas' cichlid, Labeotropheus trewavasae, is an mbuna endemic to Lake Malawi, living around rocky shorelines and islands with heavy alga…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
113mm, 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
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi. It is widespread in the lake and is found at many localities including Masinje Rocks and the Maleri, Namalenje, Thumbi West, Mumbo, Nan…
Habitat
It inhabits rocky areas with heavy algal growth around shorelines and islands. In the upper levels of these the water is often turbulent and has a high oxygen …
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. trewavasae will accept most foods offered but vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, blanched spinach etc. should form a large proportion of the …
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 have clearly defined egg spots on the anal fin. In females these are much fainter or absent completely.
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 also has chisel-shaped teeth which are designed for scrap…
References
References
No references