This is a Wild Caught Copadichromis trewavasae "Ivoryhead Mloto" breeding colony collected from the Northeast area of Lake Malawi called Lupingu, a region of the country of Tanzania. This is a proven breeding colony that has already produced over 300 fry. They are mouthbrooding cichlids and most of the females hold broods of 25-30 eggs every month. You will get a ratio of 1 Adult Male (4.5"), and 5 Females (3"-4").
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Scientific Name: Copadichromis Trewavasae
Common Name: Ivoryhead Mloto
Origin: Lake Malawi, Lupingu region bordering the country of Tanzania
Diet: Carnivore
PH: 7.6-8.6
Temperature: 76-80F
Maximum Size: ~5"
Difficulty: 3 (1-5 with 1 easiest)
Breeding Method: Mouthbrooder
Breeding Difficulty: 1
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Breeding Colony Recommendation: 1 Male and 6 females in a 55 gallon tank
- Item #: 99