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Copadochromis Borleyi
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| Common name | Redfin haplochromis |
| Scientific name | Copadochromis borleyi |
| Synonyms | Haplochromis borleyi |
| Size | 10" (25cm) |
| Origin | Lake Malawi, East Africa |
| Tank setup | A large tank (suggest 100 gallons plus) with some rock caves and plenty of open swimming space.
Plants such as Vallis can be added. |
| Compatibility | Combine with other Malawi species which are not too aggressive, such as similar
sized 'Hap' species, or less aggressive mbuna in larger tanks. |
| Temperature | 23-28oC (73-82oF) |
| Water chemistry | Hard and alkaline: pH 7.6-8.6 ; GH 7 plus ; KH 10-12 |
| Feeding | Micropredator, feed flake and frozen foods. |
| Sexing | Males are more colourful, females are relatively drab. |
| Breeding | Mouthbrooder. The spawning site is usually a smooth flat boulder. |
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