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Tropheops sp. "Yellow Chin"

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Scientific Name: Tropheops sp. "Yellow Chin"
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Pronunciation: tr
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Geo. Origin: From Njambe, Tanzania to Ntumba, Mozambique
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Habitat: Sediment-rich rocky habitat and 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: Aggressive
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Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive
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Maximum Size: 3"
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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 (Mkanila)
Photo Credit: Ad Konings


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Note the difference in color pattern between the males pictured here. This is NOT a mood based color change, it is very much that each individual has a slightly different color and pattern. Some are considerably more yellow than others and some show a distinct checkerboard barring and others show no barring at all. Males aggressively defend their territories against all intruders. The Tropheops spend their lives tilted at a 45
 
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