Chalinochromis popelini
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| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | Africa; Endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Rift Lake; Rift Lake |
| Temperament: | Timid; Peaceful, Timid. Can become aggressive towards each other as they mature. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed flakes, brine shrimp, and small sinking pellets. Coarse gravel and large rocky formations are recommended. Hard water with a high pH is essential. Plants will not be harmed. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 12cm (4.7") Female: 12cm (4.7") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Difficult to determine. Females are fatter and do not grow as long. |
| Breeding: | Not difficult. Chalinochromis popelini will breed in an upturned flower pot or large shell. Once breeding begins, the pair will become very territorial and will kill any fish within its sights. The fry are cared for by both parents |
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| Comments: | Rarely seen in shops. |
| Main Colours: | White, Black |
| Markings: | Striped Horizontal |
| Mouth: | Downturned |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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