Scientific name: Labeotropheus trewavasae Common name: Trewavas mbuna Family: Cichlidae Usual size in fish tanks: 9 - 11 cm (3.54 - 4.33 inch) 0 14 Recommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8.5 Recommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 30°N (178.57 - 535.71ppm) 0°C 32°F 30°C 86°F Recommended temperature: 22 - 28 °C (71.6 - 82.4°F) The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning Where the species comes from: Africa Temperament to its own species: aggressive/territorial Temperament toward other fish species: aggressive/territorial Usual place in the tank: Middle levels Food Trewavas Mbunas eat mostly veggies but will accept a variety of prepared flakes, dried or frozen foods. They will also accept live foods that are small enough to fit in their mouths. Sexing Males are typically very dark blue with dark vertical bars. Their fins are orange to red in color. Females vary in colors and patterns. Breeding This mbuna cichlid is a mouthbrooder which is typical breeding behavior for this group of fish. The female holds her eggs in her mouth and releases her fry after 21 days. Lifespan Trewavas Mbunas can live for up to 10 years. Origin Trewavas Mbuna originates in Lake Malawi of Africa Description Labeotropheus trewavasae can be housed with other mbuna cichlids and are best kept with at least 4 females for each male. Source Aquarium Fishes of the World by Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod, Dr. Warren E. Burgess, Neal Pronek, Glen S. Axelrod, David E. Boruchowitz Pictures Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
