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| Scientific Name: 'Lamprologus' callipterus (Mpimbwe) |
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| Pronunciation: l
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| Geo. Origin: Mpimbwe, Tanzania |
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| Habitat: Empty shells |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
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| Breeding: Shell Spawner |
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| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 6" |
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| Temperature: 77 - 79°F |
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| pH: 8.6 |
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| Water Hardness: Very Hard |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
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Males |
| Photo Credit: CichlidsForever |
| Articles: | Species Article Shelldweller Corner |
| Comments: |
| Dominant males guard and keep a harem of females, and are constantly attempting to steal females from other males. Non-dominant and juvenile males live together in large 'packs',, sometimes numbering hundreds, that "hit and run" spawn sites of other cichlids eating eggs or fry. |
