Scientific name: Pseudotropheus demasoni Konings; 1994nSynonyms: Demasoni Cichlid, Midnight DemasoninCommon name: Demanson`s CichlidnGroup: CichlidsnHabitat: Africa; Tanzania, Lake MalawinSize: 7.5 cmnBiotope: Inhabits only one rocky area in the lake around Pombo Rocks over shallow rocky areas.nSocial behavior: One of the most aggressive and territorial mbuna that live in large groups. Do not keep with peaceful species, or with similarly colored fish, but it can be combined with other robust mbuna. It is a fearless dwarf Mbuna, and will attack fish much larger than its own size.nDiet: Omnivorous; Algae and vegetable matter such as spirulina and spinach should be their main diet, but they will accept most live and frozen foods. Avoid beef heart, Tubifex worms, and red mosquito larvae as these foods will quickly result in intestinal disorders.
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