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Labeotropheus trewavasae

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Trewavas' Mbuna
Trewavas' Mbuna
Species Labeotropheus trewavasae
Family Cichlidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL

55 US Gallons (208.2L)

Size 4.331 in

9-11 cm (3.5-4.3")

sg Freshwater
pH 7.5 - 8.5
Temp. 294.15 K
69.8 °F
529.47 °R

297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R
21 -24 °C (69.8-75.2°F)

Water Hardness

10-30 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:3 M:F
Availability Common
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

3-8 years

Habitat

Lake Malawi

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Trewavas' Mbuna, Scrapermouth Mbuna

[edit] Sexing

Males will have egg spots on their anal fin.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Aggressive fish, mbuna species tanks only with fish of similar aggression.

[edit] Diet

Omnivore. Will eat algae off rocks and glass, will also take food such as brine shrimp and small crustaceans.

[edit] Feeding regime

Twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Typical Mbuna Cichlid set up, sand with rock decor.

[edit] Behaviour

Aggressive.

[edit] Identification

There are around 40 colour variations for this fish, depending on where it was located in Lake Malawi. Exhibits an elongated body shape with pointed anal and dorsal fins. Males are usually a rich blue with dark stripes and have yellow to brown on anal, caudal and dorsal fins. Females vary greatly however and can be speckled or marbled in various colours. They all have short lower jaw so they can scrape algae off of surfaces.

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