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Pseudotropheus sp. "polit"

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Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus sp. "polit"
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Geo. Origin: Lion's Cove, Malawi
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Habitat: Deep Rocky Habitat
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Diet: Herbivore
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Gender Differences: Dimorphic
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Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
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Temperament: Aggressive
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Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive
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Maximum Size: 4"
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Temperature: 78 - 82°F
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pH: 7.8 - 8.6
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Water Hardness: Hard
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Difficulty: 3


Images:

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Dominant male

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Male

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Adult male

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Dominant male

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Maturing male

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Juvenile males

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Juvenile female (top) & male

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Holding female

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Adult male

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Adult male

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Adult male

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Adult male
Photo Credit: Peter Hofman




Comments:
Pseudotropheus polit is a small, tough, nasty little mbuna. The males have a magnificent color pattern with the females having a kind of rusty color. When the males feel threatened they can change their color to a dull grey/blue instantly.
 
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