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.

Petrochromis Macro Nsumbu and Petrochromis Trewvasae

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darthvader Full Member Posts: 56	Petrochromis Macro Nsumbu and Petrochromis Trewvasae Jul 2, 2016 10:35:19 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by darthvader on Jul 2, 2016 10:35:19 GMT -5
	15 Petrochromis Trewvasae (1 WC male 14 F1) 12 WC Petrochromis Macrognathus Nsumbu (2 males 10 females) 12 F1 Petrochromis Moshi Mabilibili

darthvader Full Member Posts: 56	Petrochromis Macro Nsumbu and Petrochromis Trewvasae Jul 2, 2016 12:56:51 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by darthvader on Jul 2, 2016 12:56:51 GMT -5
	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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Petrochromis Macro Nsumbu and Petrochromis Trewvasae Jul 2, 2016 14:04:56 GMT -5 via mobile

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Hey great job getting your vids up Mr Vader! Tank and Petro's are looking awesome. Both species look nice and healthy and in great condition. How old are the F1 Trews from Andrew? What is your Macro ratio?
Nice clean looking set up. Please tell me about the filter bottles in the tank..are they full of beads of some sort?
Thanks for sharing mate!

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Jul 2, 2016 14:04:56 GMT -5 ... said:

Thanks the F1 Trews are 1 year old, and the ratio of the Nsumbu are 2 males 10 females. The bottles contain K1 Kaldness filter media which I have 3 of them in the 180 gallon tank. K1 Kaldness media is wheel shaped and buoyant and is a kind of fluidized bed filter.

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15 Petrochromis Trewvasae (1 WC male 14 F1)
12 WC Petrochromis Macrognathus Nsumbu (2 males 10 females)
12 F1 Petrochromis Moshi Mabilibili

Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7 Administrator Posts: 2,343	Petrochromis Macro Nsumbu and Petrochromis Trewvasae Jul 4, 2016 10:29:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7 on Jul 4, 2016 10:29:35 GMT -5 Very nice Petros man. They all look great! Thanks for posting the videos.
	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

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Petrochromis Macro Nsumbu and Petrochromis Trewvasae

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