| Scientific Name: Melanochromis simulans |
| Pronunciation: m
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| Geo. Origin: Gome to Nkhungu |
| Habitat: Shallow Precipitous Rocky Habitat |
| Diet: Omnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 4" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Male at Nkhungu Pt. Female at Gome Female |
Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
Comments: |
M. Simulans has a relative slender point body. The males coloration is black with two bright blue horizontals bars, the lower at eye hight. The dorsal fin has a small blright blue band at the edge and at the point where the fin touches the body. Females have a similar look but are basic yellow with black barring. |