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	Scientific Name: Buccochromis spectabilis
	Pronunciation: b k- -kr -m s sp k-t -b l- s
	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.