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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azndrift06 Junior Member Posts: 118	Need help. ID Nov 4, 2016 12:00:58 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by azndrift06 on Nov 4, 2016 12:00:58 GMT -5 Can someone help me ID this Petro? Found it at the Local Pet Store.

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Were they labelled at all Anz or just as "petrochromis" species?
Can the store owner contact the supplier to find out for you?
Sorry mate but that's the only help I can offer as I am not a petro keeper...

azndrift06 Junior Member Posts: 118	Need help. ID Nov 4, 2016 23:57:40 GMT -5 via Tapatalk ... likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by azndrift06 on Nov 4, 2016 23:57:40 GMT -5 It was just label as petrochromis. One of the customer traded his petro for another fish.

swk Full Member Posts: 61	Need help. ID Nov 5, 2016 9:37:57 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by swk on Nov 5, 2016 9:37:57 GMT -5 Could be tricolors.

Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7 Administrator Posts: 2,343	Need help. ID Nov 9, 2016 15:52:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7 on Nov 9, 2016 15:52:41 GMT -5 Put it under a less yellow light and if still yellow, I might guess Young Moshi? What size tank is this?
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Post by azndrift06 on Nov 4, 2016 12:00:58 GMT -5

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