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Posted 05 March 2014 - 08:49 PM

Scientific Name: Melanochromis vermivorus
Pronunciation: Melen-o-chro-mis verm-e-vor-us
Trade Name(s): None
Distribution: Nkhudzi, Mphande & Boadzulu Islands, Makokola Reef.
Habitat: Shallow Intermediate zone
Diet: Aufwuchs, Invertebrates
Sexing: Males are blue/black, Females are brown/orange with faint black lines running the length of the body.
Maximum Size: 15cm
Temperature: 24-25c
pH: 7.5 to 9.0
Water Hardness: 300-400ppm
Availability:Once very popular, now rarely seen in Oz.
Comments:
Page # Malawi Cichlids In Their Natural Habitat Vol 4: 275
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