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Tropheops sp. "Lucerna Fin Spot"

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Scientific Name: Tropheops sp. "Lucerna Fin Spot"
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Pronunciation: tr
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Geo. Origin: Likoma Island, Malawi
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Habitat: Shallow intermediate 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: Highly Aggressive
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Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive
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Maximum Size: 6"
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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


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In the wild (Membe Pt.)
Photo Credit: Ad Konings


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This Tropheops species has a deep and elongated body. Males valiantly defend their territories from any intruders. Territories are marked by a small hole beneath several small rocks at its center. Males are purplish-blue with a white dorsal fin. It derives its name ("Fin Spot") from a dark blotch, covering most of the soft portion of the dorsal fin.
 
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