Labidochromis sp. "Mbamba"

Labidochromis sp. Perlmutt Common Names: Pearl of Tanzania, Yellow Bar
Scientific Name: Labidochromis sp. "Perlmutt"
Geo. Origin: Lake Malawi
Habitat: Deep Rocky Habitat
Diet: Omnivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 4 Inches
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Very Hard
Difficulty: 2
Comments: The head and body of this male are pearly white. Dorsal fins are yellow. Females will have dark vertical bars. Labidochromis Pearlmutt is found at a minimum depth of 39 feet and will generally live below a depth of 100 feet. Females only grow to 3 inches whereas males may reach 4 inches in total length.


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