Pseudotropheus demasoni

Pseudotropheus demasoni Common Names: Demasoni, Midnight Demasoni
Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus demasoni
Geo. Origin: Lake Malawi
Habitat: Intermediate Zone
Diet: Herbivore
Gender Differences: Monomorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Aggressive
Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 2.5 Inches
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Very Hard
Difficulty: 3
Comments: Pseudotropheus demasoni is grouped with the dwarf pseudotropheus. Demasoni are highly aggressive towards others. Males and females have similar coloration: rather bright blue body with dark blue to purple (sometimes appearing black) vertical bars extending on the dorsal fin. Males have longer ventral fins and more distint eggspots.


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