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Title: Tretocephalus Cichlid
Description: Lamprologus tretacephaleus


Sergeant Major - January 17, 2006 03:13 PM (GMT)
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<b>Common Names:</b> Tretocephalus Cichlid, Five-bar Cichlid
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Lamprologus tretacephaleus</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Cichlidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 7.8-9.0 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 72-82°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 12-20 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 8-12 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 6 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 50g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> Provide plenty of caves with sandy bottoms for the female to lay their eggs. Incubation occurs in 3 to 4 days and the female will remain to protect the young.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Compatible with Plecos.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Rocks and caves with sandy argonite substrate.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Lake Tanganyika, Africa.
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