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| Scientific Name: Protomelas taeniolatus (Makanjila) |
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| Pronunciation: pr
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| Common Name(s): Fire Blue |
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| Geo. Origin: Makanjila Point, Malawi |
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| Habitat: Sediment-free rocky habitat |
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| Diet: Herbivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 9" |
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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: 2 |
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| Photo Credit: Michael Persson |
| Articles: | Species Article |
| Comments: |
| P. taeniolatus has a lake-wide distribution & is primarily an herbivorous cichlid. It feeds by sucking algae from small pockets in the rocks. Like most cichlids, however, P. taeniolatus is an opportunistic feeder - when plankton is plentiful, it feeds on these as well. This is a relatively mild-mannered cichlid but when courting, males aggressivley defend large territories. These territories are usually atop a large rock. |
