Difference between revisions of "Labeotropheus fuelleborni"
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:Venting on adult fish is the most accurate and sure determination though. Females will have an O as where males tend to have a more V shaped vent. | :Venting on adult fish is the most accurate and sure determination though. Females will have an O as where males tend to have a more V shaped vent. | ||
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| + | :Algae which is scraped off of rocks using specialized teeth. In captivity they can be feed [[spirulina]] pellets, flakes, and a fairly wide variety of veggies. Excessive protein should be avoided, especially meats/fish etc, as it can lead to bloat, the number one killer of many Malawi Cichlids such as the Fuelleborni. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (African), Cichlids (Lake Malawi) | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (African), Cichlids (Lake Malawi) | ||
Latest revision as of 02:44, 13 December 2017
Male Blue Mbuna
Labeotropheus fuelleborni
208 Litres (55 US G.)
12-17 cm (4.7-6.7")
Freshwater
7.5 - 8.5
22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)
10-12 °d
1:1 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Sexing[edit]
- Males have “dummy yellow egg spots” on their anal fins, these are absent on the female.
- Venting on adult fish is the most accurate and sure determination though. Females will have an O as where males tend to have a more V shaped vent.
Diet[edit]
- Algae which is scraped off of rocks using specialized teeth. In captivity they can be feed spirulina pellets, flakes, and a fairly wide variety of veggies. Excessive protein should be avoided, especially meats/fish etc, as it can lead to bloat, the number one killer of many Malawi Cichlids such as the Fuelleborni.
Pictures[edit]
"Katale OB"
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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