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We recommend providing a tank size of 200L for the fish. Melanochromis Chipokae is aggressive and a small tank size could increase the chances of harassment. Larger Tank is required if you plan to add in other tank mates.
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This species can also be kept in a tank and other Mbuna that are strong to protect themselves from attack. But it would be best to avoid fish that have the same color to them. Several females should be kept per male in order to reduce harassment by the male, but in smaller tanks even these will most likely be harassed to death.
It will accept most foods offered and a varied diet of live, frozen and good quality dried foods is best. Occasionally, you can treat them with
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A strong filtration system is absolutely necessary. This fish will create much bio-wastes. Make sure the filter matches with your tank size.
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Live Aquarium plants can provide spaces for female to lay their eggs. This fish won't harm your plants. Design your own planted-aquarium as you want! Interested in Live Plants for your aquariums? Click here to see more Fish Live Plant
Much of the aquarium should contain piles of flat rocks for them to lay eggs, arrange many caves, visual barries and hiding places to minimise the harassment.
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Stick with fine sandy substrate.
A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.
Our design team enables us to create the tank you desire, install your tank where you wish to and provide a maintenance service to ensure everything runs smoothly. We can create almost any aquarium from the small home aquarium to large commercial aquariums for offices, hotels or restaurants. Coburg Aquarium, Australia's leading aquarium shop.
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