Rusty Cichlid Iodotropheus sprengerae
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Iodotropheus sprengerae
Origin region
Lake Malawi
Care level
intermediate
Level in tank
mid
Adult size (cm)
10.00
Minimum tank (L)
150
Temperament
semi-aggressive
Diet
herbivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
7.60–8.80
GH (dGH)
10.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
8.0–12.0
Habitat & environment
Lake Malawi
Feeding
herbivore
Temperament & behaviour
semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Mouthbrooder.
Notes
Milder mbuna option.