| Scientific Name: Iodotropheus sprengerae |
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| Common Name(s): Rusty Cichlid |
| Geo. Origin: Boadzulu and Chinyankwazi Islands |
| Habitat: Sediment-Free Rocky Habitat |
| Diet: Herbivore |
| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Peaceful |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 4" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 1 |
Images: |
Adult male Male Female Large male Female Male |
Photo Credit: Brad Addonizio |
Comments: |
Realatively peaceful mbuna that will not dig. Due to this it might be harrassed by other, more aggressive species. Iodotropheus sprengerae was one of the earliest cichlids exported from the lake. |