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mbovinet · Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:04 pm Post subject: Melanochromis johannii Male

Scientific Name: Melanochromis johannii

Pronunciation: m-ln--kr-ms y-hn-

Geo. Origin: between Chuanga and Makanjila Point

Habitat: Intermediate Zone

Diet: Herbivore

Gender Differences: Dimorphic

Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder

Temperament: Aggressive

Conspecific Temperament: Extremely Aggressive

Maximum Size: 5"

Temperature: 78 - 82°F

pH: 7.8 - 8.6

Water Hardness: Very Hard

Difficulty: 2

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Frontosa Anyone????????????

DragonGT83 · Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:07 pm Post subject:

hes got some nice colors, ever think of putting him in a fish show?

mbovinet · Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:07 pm Post subject:

DragonGT83 wrote:

hes got some nice colors, ever think of putting him in a fish show?

I haven't. Should I? I never thought of it

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Frontosa Anyone????????????

DragonGT83 · Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:13 pm Post subject:

well i know with the ACA sanctioned fish shows, the closer the fish is to adult size, the better the chances of it winning an award, just keep that in mind.

mbovinet · Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:48 pm Post subject:

Well he for sure is not full grown yet. I'd say he's still got a little time to grow then

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MelonHead · Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:58 am Post subject:

Wow. That really is a beautiful fish...and picture.

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