Yellow Lepturus Cichlid (Buccochromis rhoadesii)
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Yellow Lepturus Cichlid
Yellow Lepturus Cichlid
Buccochromis rhoadesii
284 Litres (75 US G.)
25-34 cm (9.8-13.4")
Freshwater
7.5 - 8.3
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
10-25 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Yellow Lepturus Cichlid
Additional scientific names
- Cyrtocara rhoadesii, Buccochromis rhoadesi, Haplochromis rhoadesii, Paratilapia rhoadesii
Origin
- Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi.
Sexing
- Males change from yellow head to mostly blue. Male's larger.
Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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