Petrochromis trewavasae Petrochromis trewavasae
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Petrochromis trewavasae
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
25.00
Minimum tank (L)
400
Temperament
Aggressive
Diet
Herbivore (aufwuchs grazer)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
8.40–9.20
GH (dGH)
10.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
10.0–18.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Feeding
Herbivore (aufwuchs grazer)
Temperament & behaviour
Aggressive
Breeding & care
Maternal mouthbrooder; strict herbivory and heavy filtration.
Notes
Large, powerful rock grazer; for expert, very large systems.