PETROCHROMIS:

The Petrochromis is the largest and considered most aggressive herbivores in lake Tangayika and are also found on every rocky shore. Their are numerous speceis of Petrochromis of which include Ephippium, Fasciolatus, Famula, Macrognathus, Orthognathus, Polyodon, and Sp. Red. Petrochromis are also mouthbrooders having sizeable broods of eggs. Petrochromis range in sizes from 6" to 15". They have larger lips than other algae eating species in the Lake and are lined with teeth that can move slightly to accomidate formations of the rocky surfaces for maximum food collection. Keeping these fish in captivity can be challenging. But with patience and attention on adusting their setup they can be kept as easily as any other african cichlid.

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darthvader Full Member Posts: 56	Feeding fry Feb 7, 2016 15:36:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by darthvader on Feb 7, 2016 15:36:43 GMT -5 How often do you feed your Petrochromis fry and what do you feed them ?
	15 Petrochromis Trewvasae (1 WC male 14 F1) 12 WC Petrochromis Macrognathus Nsumbu (2 males 10 females) 12 F1 Petrochromis Moshi Mabilibili

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Feb 7, 2016 15:36:43 GMT -5 darthvader said:

How often do you feed your Petrochromis fry and what do you feed them ?

Once to twice a day without over feeding because you don't want them to bloat, or ruin water, possible suggestions include frozen baby shrimp for micro fry, & crushed flake not to high in protein like a spirulina flake, & even the small baby danichi pellet, or NLS ect. & or an algae gel mix, & moving up in size pellet as they will pick off them. This has worked for me. Hope this helps.

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PETROCHROMIS:

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Post by finadic on Feb 23, 2016 2:51:50 GMT -5