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| Scientific Name: Otopharynx lithobates (Mumbo Is.) |
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| Common Name(s): Aristochromis Red Top |
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| Geo. Origin: Mumbo Island, Malawi |
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| Habitat: Intermediate zone |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Peaceful |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 5.5" |
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| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
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| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
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| Water Hardness: Hard |
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| Difficulty: 1 |
| Images: |
F1 adult male 
F1 adult female |
| Photo Credit: Casey Ridgway |
| Articles: | Species Articles Haps Vs. Mbuna |
| Comments: |
| This species lives in large caves and scavenges material lying on the rocky substrate. This fish has several geographic vairants, with the one from Zimbabwe Rock being the most popular in the hobby. |
