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| Family: |
CICHLIDAE |
| Species: |
Iodotropheus sprengerae |
| Common Name: |
Rusty cichlid |
| Size: |
Up to 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
| Habitat: |
AFRICA: Endemic to Lake Malawi. |
| Min Tank Size: |
30 gallon or larger. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, will accept most prepared foods. Include
some plant material. |
| Behavior: |
Realatively peaceful mbuna. |
| Water: |
74 - 82°F (23-28°C);pH range: 7.8
– 8.6; dH range: 5 - 20 |
| Care: |
Easy. Malawi Cichlids deteriorate under poor water
conditions so frequent partial water changes are a must. |
| Communities: |
Does best with other less aggressive
Malawi cichlids. |
| Suitability: |
Some experience needed. |
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