Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus polit
Pronunciation: s-d-tr-f-s pl-t
Geo. Origin: Lion's Cove, Malawi
Habitat: Deep Rocky Habitat
Diet: Herbivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Aggressive
Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 4"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Hard
Difficulty: 3
Comments:
Pseudotropheus polit is a small, tough, nasty little mbuna. The males have a magnificent color pattern with the females having a kind of rusty color. When the males feel threatened they can change their color to a dull grey/blue instantly.
info from
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