Trewavas' Cichlid (Labeotropheus trewavasae)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameLabeotropheus trewavasae

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asScrapermouth Mbuna, Red Top Trewavasae, Trewavasae

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietHerbivore

Adult size5 in

Minimum tank size55 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 7.8-8.6, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Slim body with the genus' overhanging snout; males often blue-bodied with a red/orange dorsal ('red top'), females frequently orange-blotch.

Difficulty and care for the Trewavas' Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Malawi, Africa

Keeper notes

Territorial grazing mbuna; keep harems. Males defend rock territories and can be rough on females in small tanks.

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