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Protomelas spec."Mbenji Thick Lip"
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Group Haplochromis
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Common Name "Labrosus"
Fish Size min 9" - max 11" Inches
Min Tank Size 100 Gallons
General Information Endemic to Mbenji Island. Found in the intermediate to sediment-rich, rocky habitat. Diet in the wild consists of invertebrates and small fish.

The aquarium should have some rockwork but still provide open swimming space both along the bottom and mid-tank region. Feed a quality cichlid flake/pellet food, supplement occasionally with frozen brine, krill or mysis.





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