Scientific Name: Labidochromis chisumulae
Pronunciation: Lab-id-e-o-cro-mis chiz-sum-u-lay
Trade Name(s): Chisumulae
Distribution: Chizumulu Island
Habitat: Rocky reefs.
Diet: Aufwuchs, invertebrates & insects.
Sexing: Male's are light blue/white with blue/black barring with blue/black dorsal.
Females are white with faint barring.
Maximum Size: 11cm
Temperature: 24 to 26c
pH: 7.5 to 9.0
Water Hardness: 300-400ppm
Availability: Becoming Available in Oz.
Comments: A very pretty species and somewhat peaceful like Labidiochromis caeruleus, thought to be a part of the Labidiochromis caeruleus group.
Males in breeding dress are a beautiful sight. They are becoming more popular in Australia and therefore becoming easier to obtain as people start breeding them.
Page # Malawi Cichlids In Their Natural Habitat Vol 4: 142
Retail Value: $20 - $35 @ 4-5cm
