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Scientific Name: Lethrinops sp. "Mbasi Creek" Pronunciation: l th-r -n ps Geo. Origin: Mbasi Creek, Tanzania Habitat: Sandy habitat Diet: Carnivore Gender Differences: Dimorphic Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder Temperament: Peaceful Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive Maximum Size: 5" Temperature: 78-82°F pH: 7.8-8.6 Water Hardness: Hard Difficulty: 3

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Like all Lethrinops species, L. sp. "Mbasi Creek" hunts by shoveling and filtering the substrate for food particles.

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