Pseudotropheus hajomaylandi
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| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | Africa; Lake Malawi, Africa. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Rift Lake; Rift Lake |
| Temperament: | Schooling; Territorial. Males will fight if sufficient territories are not maintained. Can be kept with other similar size Malawi cichlids. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed a diet of brine shrimp and fibre-rich flakes. A typical Lake Malawi set-up is required, with medium-hard water, high pH, fine sand, and many caves. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 12cm (4.7") Female: 12cm (4.7") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males are brightly coloured, while females are grey with dark vertical bands. |
| Breeding: | Not difficult. A diet of live brine shrimp can induce breeding conditions. House many females for each male. The mouthbrooding female should be quarantined, and will release the fry after 3 weeks. |
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| Comments: | A relatively new rift lake cichlid. |
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| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Not Specified |
| Tail: | Not Specified |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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