Cichlid
Care basics
Labeotropheus trewavasae has a down turned mouth for scraping algae from rocks. Males of the red top form are blue with a red dorsal fin.
Keep one male with several females in a crowded mbuna tank with plenty of rock. A diet high in vegetable matter suits its algae grazing habits.
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Labeotropheus trewavasae |
|---|---|
| Group | Lake Malawi mbuna |
| Native to | Lake Malawi |
| Adult size | Up to about 4.5 inches, not counting the tail |
| Tank size | A 36 inch tank, such as a 40 gallon breeder |
| Temperature | 75 to 82 F |
| pH | 7.6 to 8.8, hard water |
| Temperament | Aggressive and territorial, and very aggressive toward its own kind. |
Figures follow published species profiles such as Seriously Fish, and tank sizes are general guidance. Individual fish and local water vary, so test your water and ask your fish store about the specific fish you buy.
