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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