Pseudotropheus sp. "Williamsi North"


Pseudotropheus sp. Williamsi North Common Names: Williamsi Blue Lips
Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus sp. "Williamsi North"
Geo. Origin: Lake Malawi
Habitat: Shallow Intermediate Habitat & Turbulent Habitat
Diet: Omnivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 4.5 Inches
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Very Hard
Difficulty: 2
Comments: Pseudotropheus sp. "Williamsi North" is the type species of the genus. They are found all over the lake and are one of the bigger species and it is believed that all of the unidentified williamsi types may in fact belong to a single species with a wide distribution. Males from this species are noted for a rich orange color and blue lips. Females can vary from brownish-yellow to grey, but they all have two rows of black spots.


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