Rusty Cichlid (Iodotropheus sprengerae)

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Rusty Cichlid

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Rusty Cichlid

Iodotropheus sprengerae

Moderate

132.489 liters
132,489.412 mL
132.5 Litres (35 US G.)

12.7 cm 10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.8 - 8.5

297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R
299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)

8-15 °d

2:3 M:F

Uncommon

2-5 years




Contents

Alternative names

Rusty Cichlid, Lavender Mbuna

Sexing

These fish are tricky to sex as, even when mature, the adults have identical colour patterns.

Tank compatibility

A relatively peaceful Mbuna that should not be kept with more territorial and aggressive species as it will be bullied.

Diet

More detail on diet...

Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

Environment Specifics

Unknown

Behaviour

Unknown

Identification

How to id the animal.

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