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| Scientific Name: Simochromis diagramma |
| Pronunciation: s
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| Geo. Origin: Throughout the shallows of Lake Tanganyika |
| Habitat: Shallow Precipitous Rocky Habitat |
| Diet: Herbivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 8" |
| Temperature: 77 - 79°F |
| pH: 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 4 |
Images: |
Adult male |
Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
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Comments: |
The largest of the Simochromis group. Highly aggressive. Found in shallow waters over rocks usually no more than 15 feet deep. Often in coves. |