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Scientific Name: Otopharynx lithobates (Mumbo Is.) Pronunciation: -t -f r- ngks l th- -b ts Common Name(s): Aristochromis Red Top Geo. Origin: Mumbo Island, Malawi Habitat: Intermediate zone Diet: Carnivore Gender Differences: Dimorphic Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder Temperament: Peaceful Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive Maximum Size: 5.5" Temperature: 78 - 82°F pH: 7.8 - 8.6 Water Hardness: Hard Difficulty: 1		Photo Credit: Casey Ridgway Images: F1 adult male F1 adult female [TD] Articles: - Select Article - Species Articles Haps Vs. Mbuna Species Articles Haps Vs. Mbuna
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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.

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