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  • Petrochromis sp. 'Moshi'

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    Common Name: Petro, Moshi
    Scientific Name:     Petrochromis sp. "Moshi" (Sibwesa) Orange






    Temperature
    		 pH Range
    		 Hardness (dH)
    		 Max. Size
    		 Min. Tank Size
    		 Swim Area
    78F - 82F 8.0 - 9.0 10-12 dH 9 inches 200 gallons All Areas

    Description:
    This fish came be a very deep orange, gold yellow, yellow, whitish yellow, and brown. A very moody fish and it can change colors in a matter of seconds. This fishes have very big lips to help is graze the algae on rocks. Some have eggs spots on their anal fin.Click image for larger version Name: moshi_6.jpg Views: 2 Size: 28.4 KB ID: 952253
    Origin:
    Africa. This fish has wide distribution along the lake.

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    Unknown

    Diet:
    Herbivore
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    Additional Diet Information:
    They graze on loose aufwuchs which is diatomous unicellular algae. This algae has microorganisms, insect nymphs and larvae, crustaceans, mites, snails and zooplankton which the petros live on.

    Gender Difference:
    Monomorphic

    Breeding:
    Maternal Mouthbrooder
    Keeping a ratio of 1m:3f will aid in spawning, and possibly reduce aggression.

    Temperament/Social Behavior:
    • Aggressive
    • Active
    • Reclusive/Solitary
    • Will eat smaller fish
    • Territorial
    • Aggressive when spawning
    • Males aggressive toward females
    Common Diseases:
    Bloat

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    Availability:
    Rarely Seen
    Tags: cichlids, petrochromis, petro, African cichlids, Tropheus & Petros
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