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| Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus saulosi |
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| Pronunciation: s sou-l
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| Geo. Origin: Taiwan Reef |
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| Habitat: Deep 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: Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 4" |
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| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
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| pH: 7.8 |
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| Water Hardness: Hard |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
| Images: |
Adult male & female 
Adult male 
With teeth! 
Show female 
Male transforming 
Adult male 
Adult male 
Dominant male 
Male in disguise 
Adult male 
Adult male 
Young fry |
| Photo Credit: Kevin Ibera |
| Comments: |
| The saulosi is a very popular Mbuna in the aquarium. It doesn't grow very large and both males and females possess amazing colors. They are both born yellow and only the males become blue when they get sexually mature. Carrying females can develop male coloration too, probably to look aggressive in order to scare off potential fry robbers or to claim a territory to safely release the fry. |
