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Pseudotropheus demasoni
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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.
pH:
7.6 - 8.6
Temperature:
26°C - 28°C
79°F - 82°F
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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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Submitted By: Kent
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