Labidochromis hongi
| Common Names: | Hongi Red Top Hongi Red Top Kimpuma |
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| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | Africa; Found in lake malawi and around Hongi island. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Lake; Lake |
| Temperament: | Territorial; Will defend its terriory especially when breeding... Loves caves. |
| Diet: | Herbivore; Herbivore |
| Care: | Need 30 gallon tank minimum... likes groups. When it feels safe in its habitat, it will become very active. Loves to dig. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 15cm (5.9") Female: 15cm (5.9") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males grow larger and seem to have more prodominant colors. |
| Breeding: | Maternal mouthbrooder. Aggressive when mating. Male is slightly overattentive of the female. Needs caves. Will circle as spawning. |
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| Comments: | Great fish!!! |
| Main Colours: | Purple, Yellow, Orange |
| Markings: | Striped Vertical |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Image Credit: | ;Daniel |
| Submitted By: | Daniel |
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