Pseudotropheus demasoni
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| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | Africa; Lake Malawi, Africa. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Rift Lake; Rift Lake |
| Temperament: | Aggressive; For its size, this is one extremely aggressive fish. They should only be kept with species of similar temperment and size. |
| Diet: | Herbivore; Herbivore |
| Care: | Needs plenty of vegetable matter in their diet. Feed with flakes, Cichlid pellets, Romane Lettuce, and occasional frozen foods. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 10cm (3.9") Female: 10cm (3.9") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males are slightly larger than females and may have a more onced egg spot. Males and females otherwise have the same colouration. |
| Breeding: | P. demasoni are mouth breeders, females can reproduce from about 1 inch. They may not breed when kept with larger Cichlids. |
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| Main Colours: | White, Black |
| Markings: | Striped Vertical |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Image Credit: | ;Kent |
| Submitted By: | Kent |
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