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African Cichlids, Lake Tanganyika
Common Name:
Petro, Moshi
Scientific Name:
Petrochromis sp. "Moshi" (Sibwesa) Orange
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.
Origin:
Africa. This fish has wide distribution along the lake.
Max Size:
9 inches
Minimum Tank Size:
200 gallons
Swim Area:
All Areas
Life Span:
Unknown
Temperature Range (F):
78 F - 82 F
pH:
8.0 - 9.0
Hardness (dH):
10 - 12 dH
Diet:
Herbivore
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
Availability:
Rarely Seen
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