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Name
Scientific name
Pseudotropheus tropheops tropheops
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Pseudotropheus tropheops tropheops is a mbuna endemic to Lake Malawi, where it occurs between the Maleri Islands and Chinyamwezi Rocks. One…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
200mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
One male with several females
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 occurs between the Maleri Islands and Chinyamwezi Rocks.
Habitat
It inhabits rocky coastlines, island shores and reefs.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~137 litres, although larger is preferable.
Maintenance
Use piles of rockwork to form many cave-like structures and hiding places, interspersed with open areas for swimming. The best substrate for this species is sa…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 7.6-8.8 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
It will accept most foods offered but vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, blanched spinach, nori etc. should form a large proportion of the diet.…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not especially aggressive for a mbuna, although it is quite robust. It should not be kept with peace loving species such as Peacocks or Utaka but it can be com…
Sexual dimorphism
Females are usually smaller and less colourful than males.
Reproduction
Possible. Maternal mouthbrooder. Ideally, it should be spawned in a species tank in a harem of one male and at least 3 females, although it will often spawn in…
Notes
This species has a confusing taxonomic past. There are currently 3 subspecies, Pseudotropheus tropheops tropheops, P. t. romandi and P. t. gracilior. P. macrop…
References
References
No references