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Lamena Cichlid Paretroplus menarambo

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Paretroplus menarambo
Origin region
Madagascar (Lake Sarodrano)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
30.00
Minimum tank (L)
350
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
22.0–27.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

Madagascar (Lake Sarodrano)

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Substrate spawner; pair bonding.

Notes

Critically endangered cichlid; tall-bodied with vertical bars.

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Created: 2025-09-02 22:32:53
Updated: 2025-09-02 22:32:53
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