Anomalochromis thomasi
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| Scientific Name: Anomalochromis thomasi |
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| Pronunciation:
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| Common Name(s): African Butterfly Cichlid |
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| Geo. Origin: Coastal rivers of Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia |
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| Habitat: Shallow Muddy waters |
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| Diet: Omnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
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| Breeding: Substrate Spawner |
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| Temperament: Peaceful |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 3" |
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| Temperature: 73-80°F |
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| pH: 6.8 - 7.2 |
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| Water Hardness: Neutral |
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| Difficulty: 1 |
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Adult 
Adult 
Adult pair 
Unsexed young adult 
Unsexed young adult |
| Photo Credit: Ismo Korjula |
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| Comments: |
| Anomalochromis thomasi is a soft water species that is associated with both savannah and forested areas. Although not etched in stone, for breeding, somewhat soft or moderately soft water with a neutral pH (6.8-7.2) is recommended. |
