| Scientific Name: Metriaclima pulpican |
| Pronunciation: m
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| Common Name(s): Pseudotropheus sp. 'kingsizei' |
| Geo. Origin: Likoma Island in Lake Malawi |
| Habitat: Intermediate Zone |
| Diet: Herbivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 4" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Male Male Female Male Hiding out Male Male Adult male Juvenile male Adult male Adult male |
Photo Credit: Chad Lopez |
Comments: |
Pulpican is a dwarf Mbuna with only one "bad" habit: digging. It will rearrange the tank to its own needs and pleasing, no matter what you do. Males are light blue with five vertical, dark blue bars, but when he is angry the lower part of his body might turn black. The females are silver-grey like juveniles. |