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Damba Mipentina

At London Zoo

Paretroplus maculatus

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

284 Litres (75 US G.)

Size

14-16 cm (5.5-6.3")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.0

Temp.

23.9-25.6°C (75 -78 °F)

Water Hardness

1-15 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Habitat

Madagascar

Family

Cichlidae

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Origin

Endemic to north-west of Madagascar (Kamoro area).

Sexing

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Tank compatibility

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Diet

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Feeding regime

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Environment Specifics

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Behaviour

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Identification

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External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Malawi Cichlid Homepage
• Cichlid-Forum