Males of this species are blue with a red horizontal stripe. Females have OB coloration which is the natural form of the females of this species and they look this way in the wild.
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Geo. Origin: Malawi
Habitat: Cavedweller in Rocky Habitat
Diet: Omnivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 6"
Temperature: 74-84°F
pH: 7.4-8.4
Water Hardness: Hard