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| Scientific Name: Altolamprologus sp. "Compressiceps Shell" (Mbita) |
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| Common Name(s): Sumbu Dwarf |
| Habitat: Empty Shells |
| Diet: Carnivore |
| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
| Breeding: Shell Spawner |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 3" |
| Temperature: 77 - 79°F |
| pH: 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Very Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
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"Sumbu Dwarf" at Mbita |
Photo Credit: Tim Nurse |
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This fish eats insect larvae and small crustaceans in the wild. It is known to be a shy and relatively peaceful aquarium inhabitant. |