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	Scientific Name: Protomelas sp. "Spilonotus Tanzania"
	Pronunciation: pr -t -m -l s sp -l -n t- s
	Geo. Origin: South of the Ruhuhu River & at Thumbi Point, Hongi Is., Lundo, Is. & Mbamba Bay Is., Tanzani
	Habitat: Wave-washed upper habitat at steep rock coasts
	Diet: Carnivore
	Gender Differences: Dimorphic
	Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
	Temperament: Peaceful
	Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
	Maximum Size: 10"
	Temperature: 78 - 82°F
	pH: 7.8 - 8.6
	Water Hardness: Hard
	Difficulty: 2

Images:

10" male Adult male Show male "TCA Best of Show" 2002 Adult male Adult male Adult male ​

Photo Credit: Marc Elieson

Articles:

Species Article Haps Vs. Mbuna

Comments:

This species forms small feeding schools in mid-water several feet away from large boulders. Males and females feed on plankton (when available) as well as soft-bodied invertebrates that either fall in or are washed into the water. Territories are defended in the open water. Females only grow to 2/3 the total length of males.