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Scientific Name: Copadichromis borleyi (Mara Point) Pronunciation: k -p -d -kr -m s b r-l - Geo. Origin: Found at nearly every rocky habitat along the shoreline of Lake Malawi. Habitat: Rocks Diet: Carnivore Gender Differences: Dimorphic Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder Temperament: Peaceful Conspecific Temperament: Peaceful Maximum Size: 8" Temperature: 78 - 82°F pH: 7.8 - 8.6 Water Hardness: Hard Difficulty: 1		Photo Credit: MalawiPoint.com Images: Male from Mara Rocks [TD] Articles: - Select Article - Species Article 1 Species Article 2 Haps Vs. Mbuna Species Article 1 Species Article 2 Haps Vs. Mbuna
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A very mild mannered species. Multiple males and females will school together in the aquarium when not sexually active. Males are mildly aggressive during active courtship. Spawning takes place usually atop a rock or flat surface. This is certainly one of the fastest growing cichlids and "fattens up" quite easily.

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