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Scientific Name: Simochromis diagramma Pronunciation: s m- -kr -m s 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

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The largest of the Simochromis group. Highly aggressive. Found in shallow waters over rocks usually no more than 15 feet deep. Often in coves.

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