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UsaFishBox :: :: General :: Library :: Freshwater :: Lake Malawi Cichlids
 

 Iodotropheus Sprengerae

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PostSubject: Iodotropheus Sprengerae   Iodotropheus Sprengerae Icon_minitime7/7/2010, 6:00 am
Common Name(s): Lavender Mbuna, Rusty Cichlid
Family: Cichlidae
Species Type: African Cichlids, Lake Malawi
Maximum Size: 4 inches
Life Span: 10 years
Natural Habitat: East African Lake Malawi
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Tank Region: All over


Possible Tank Mates: Other african cichlids. Some more timid species such as Haps or peacocks would do well with this species.


Description: This species is not particularly aggressive and may be bullied by more aggressive tankmates. The base colour of this species is brown, but with the right feeding, the adults should develop an attractive purple sheen.

Temperature Range 74°F - 82°F
pH Range 7.7 - 8.7
Hardness 5° - 20°
Breeding Information: Typical Mbuna mouthbrooder. Keep 1 male for every 3 or 4 females.
Sexing Information: Males typically have more egg spots than females.
Diet: Omnivorous - does well with flake or pellet foods designed for african cichlids. Suppliment with fresh green vegetables such as peas, romaine lettuce, spinach or zucchini.
Temperment: Quite peaceful for a mbuna but may become territorial while spawning.
Common Diseases: Malawi bloat can occur if this species is fed too much meaty, high fat foods.
Iodotropheus Sprengerae Lavend10

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=707


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PostSubject: Re: Iodotropheus Sprengerae   Iodotropheus Sprengerae Icon_minitime7/7/2010, 8:04 am
Sorry, it looked like an L on the internet... lol!
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PostSubject: Re: Iodotropheus Sprengerae   Iodotropheus Sprengerae Icon_minitime7/7/2010, 8:19 am
anohter cool fish which i have. i also placed yours cource in your thread for you.
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PostSubject: Re: Iodotropheus Sprengerae   Iodotropheus Sprengerae Icon_minitime7/7/2010, 8:42 am
Excellent picture....If I do say so myself!
Here he is from the other side
Iodotropheus Sprengerae MaleRusty1

A female:
Iodotropheus Sprengerae Rustyfemale3

Juvie:
Iodotropheus Sprengerae Rustyjuvie6
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PostSubject: Re: Iodotropheus Sprengerae   Iodotropheus Sprengerae Icon_minitime7/7/2010, 9:24 am
Very nice!
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PostSubject: Re: Iodotropheus Sprengerae   Iodotropheus Sprengerae Icon_minitime7/7/2010, 9:30 am
thanks for the additional pics nick. great stuff like always.
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PostSubject: Re: Iodotropheus Sprengerae   Iodotropheus Sprengerae Icon_minitime7/7/2010, 9:42 am
Awesome addition to the library...

yes
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PostSubject: Re: Iodotropheus Sprengerae   Iodotropheus Sprengerae Icon_minitime7/7/2010, 10:18 am
Yeah nice addition nick, good work!! good
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PostSubject: Re: Iodotropheus Sprengerae   Iodotropheus Sprengerae Icon_minitime7/7/2010, 10:45 am
Great info and pics!!!!

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PostSubject: Re: Iodotropheus Sprengerae   Iodotropheus Sprengerae Icon_minitime7/15/2010, 9:44 am
nick a wrote:
Excellent picture....If I do say so myself!
Here he is from the other side
Iodotropheus Sprengerae MaleRusty1

A female:
Iodotropheus Sprengerae Rustyfemale3

Juvie:
Iodotropheus Sprengerae Rustyjuvie6



lol!

Looks like your pics are so good others use them in there avatars as well.

Again...Nice pics Nick a! Are you still in Austin? Going to the Rare fish auction on the 29th? usafishbox
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PostSubject: Re: Iodotropheus Sprengerae   Iodotropheus Sprengerae Icon_minitime7/15/2010, 10:42 am
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I might be able to make it. My projects at work did not go as smoothly as usual this shut-down (the plant stops production & goes 'dirty' last week of June/1st week of July for technoheads like me to install/revamp equipment) so my weekends may still be spent here for a while yet cursing

Rustys are very photogenic fish...I'm glad folks enjoy the pics!
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PostSubject: Re: Iodotropheus Sprengerae   Iodotropheus Sprengerae Icon_minitime7/15/2010, 10:47 am
cool. deal. i think me and kory will be there. hope to see you there.
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