Habitat : Rocky areas around Kala Island, southern parts of
lake Tanganyika,
Africa. (endemic)
Temp : 25-28 c/78
f
Mouthbrooder
Food : Herbivoure.
Shrimpmix, Spirulina flakes.
Tank : Should be kept in a group of
at least 15 in a 90 gallon/350 liter
tank or bigger. Fine sand and no plants. Heavy filtration needed.
Lots
of rockformations. Keep a steady routine. Rough changes in
diet or unregular waterchanges may cause "bloat".
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