Madagascar Damba Paretroplus damii
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Paretroplus damii
Origin region
Madagascar (eastern lakes)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
40.00
Minimum tank (L)
400
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 (eastern lakes)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Egg layer; needs very large aquaria.
Notes
Largest Paretroplus species; deep-bodied, silver-grey.