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Telmatochromis brichardi (Ulwile)

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Scientific Name: Telmatochromis brichardi (Ulwile)
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Pronunciation: t
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t-
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-kr
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s br
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-sh
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Geo. Origin: A wide distribution in many places in the lake.
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Habitat: Empty shells
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Diet: Carnivore
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Gender Differences: Monomorphic
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Breeding: Shell Spawner
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Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
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Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
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Maximum Size: 2"
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Temperature: 77 - 79°F
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pH: 8.6
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Water Hardness: Very Hard
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Difficulty: 2


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In the wild
Photo Credit: Ad Konings


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The fish has one longitudinal stripe, with prounonced slashing through it, and a stripe through the dorsal. It specializes on eating other cichlids eggs, and organisms found in the aufwuchs.
 
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