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.

newly arrived WC Petrochromis Red Lybembe Reef Mahale colony

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finadic Junior Member Posts: 275	newly arrived WC Petrochromis Red Lybembe Reef Mahale colony Feb 19, 2016 22:25:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by finadic on Feb 19, 2016 22:25:12 GMT -5
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Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7 Administrator Posts: 2,343	newly arrived WC Petrochromis Red Lybembe Reef Mahale colony Feb 19, 2016 23:20:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7 on Feb 19, 2016 23:20:22 GMT -5 NIIIIIICE!!! Good looking group man. Got fry out these guys yet?
	Andrew C. My YouTube Channel (KJV) Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9-13, John 3:16-17 Currently Keeping: -WC T. Bulu Point, Ikola, Kantalamba, Maswa, Ulwile, B. Malagarasi (Green Wimple/ Maswa Brichardi) Mpulungu -WC Eretmodus -WC N. Tretacephalus -WC J. Regani

... Moderator Posts: 1,520	newly arrived WC Petrochromis Red Lybembe Reef Mahale colony Feb 20, 2016 12:53:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ... on Feb 20, 2016 12:53:07 GMT -5 Stunning group sir! Amazing! At first I thought they were in a 75, then I realized that it was a 180...mate those beasts are huge!!
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ben Junior Member Posts: 382	newly arrived WC Petrochromis Red Lybembe Reef Mahale colony Feb 22, 2016 12:59:55 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ben on Feb 22, 2016 12:59:55 GMT -5 Very nice mate, that alpha is a real looker congrats
	Currently keeping : 15 - WC Tropheus sp. Ikola "Kaiser"

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newly arrived WC Petrochromis Red Lybembe Reef Mahale colony Mar 1, 2016 1:55:47 GMT -5 via mobile

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Feb 20, 2016 12:53:07 GMT -5 ... said:

Stunning group sir! Amazing! At first I thought they were in a 75, then I realized that it was a 180...mate those beasts are huge!!

Thanks, it's a custom 195 gallon, 72 x 24 x 26

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newly arrived WC Petrochromis Red Lybembe Reef Mahale colony Mar 1, 2016 1:58:19 GMT -5 via mobile

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Feb 22, 2016 12:59:55 GMT -5 ben said:

Very nice mate, that alpha is a real looker congrats

Thanks, Ben it was a long wait almost a year, very difficult to find a large wild group of this quality,

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