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| Scientific Name: Buccochromis spectabilis |
| Pronunciation: b
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| Geo. Origin: Tanzania coast of Lake Malawi |
| Habitat: Rocks |
| Diet: Carnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Peaceful |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 10" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Subadult male Female[ |
Photo Credit: Yoshihiro Sakai Japan |
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Comments: |
This fish was once considered conspecific with B. rhoadesii but due the distinct coloration of the form found in Tanzian waters, it is referred to B. spectabilis. |