Scientific Name: Placidochromis sp. "Phenochilus Tanzania"
Pronunciation: pl-sd--kr-ms fn--k-ls
Common Name(s): Star Sapphire
Geo. Origin: Northeastern shoreline between Makonde and Lupingu, Tanzania and at Kasinda, Malawi.
Habitat: Shallow Sediment-Rich Habitat
Diet: Carnivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Peaceful
Conspecific Temperament: Peaceful
Maximum Size: 10"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Hard
Difficulty: 1
Comments:
Males of this species are prized for their white and light blue spots that glitter across the entire length of their bodies. Females possess vertical bars on their flanks but often assume an ''all blue'' coloration as they mature.
info from
www.vatoelvis.com
Home 
