Class: |
Actinopterygii
(ray-finned fishes) |
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Order: |
Perciformes
(perch-likes) |
Scientific Family
Name: |
Cichlidae (cichlids) |
Scientific
Name: |
Copadichromis
chrysonotus (Boulenger 1908) |
Common Name: |
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Regional Location: |
Lake Malawi |
Temperament: |
Community |
Swimming Habits: |
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Food Requirements: |
Omnivorous |
Maximum Fish Size: |
15cm (6 in) |
Life Expectancy: |
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Sexually Mature: |
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Aquarium Contents,
Aquascaping: |
Rocky |
Aquarium Lighting: |
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Water Temperature: |
23 - 26°C (73 -
79°F) |
Water pH: |
8.0 - 8.5 |
Water Hardness: |
10 - 15dH (179 -
268ppm)
(Slightly hard - Moderately hard) |
Reproduction: |
Mouthbrooder |
Fecundity: |
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Incubation Period: |
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Miscellaneous: |
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