{"product_id":"labeotrophues-trewvassea-chilumba","title":"Labeotrophues Trewvassea Chilumba","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout the Labeotropheus Trewavasae Chilumba\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLabeotropheus Trewavasae Chilumba\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly sold as \u003cstrong\u003eChilumba Red\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a regional colour form of \u003cem\u003eLabeotropheus trewavasae\u003c\/em\u003e from the rocky shores around \u003cstrong\u003eChilumba, Lake Malawi\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a classic \u003cstrong\u003eMbuna cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognised by its distinctive fleshy, downturned snout adapted for scraping algae from rocks. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales can develop intense \u003cstrong\u003eorange, red, blue and rusty tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, while females may display orange-blotch (OB) patterns or more subdued orange colouration. The exact appearance can vary considerably between individuals and collection lines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an active and territorial Mbuna that should be kept in a suitably sized Lake Malawi aquarium with \u003cstrong\u003eplenty of rockwork, caves and visual barriers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Multiple females per male help spread breeding aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir natural diet consists largely of \u003cstrong\u003eaufwuchs and algae scraped from rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a predominantly vegetable-based diet is important in the aquarium. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLabeotropheus trewavasae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chilumba Trewavasae, Chilumba Red, Scrapermouth Mbuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cichlidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Malawi Mbuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12–15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive \/ territorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.7–8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard, alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore \/ algae grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom to middle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 male with 3–5 females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chilumba, Lake Malawi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maternal mouthbrooder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Chilumba Trewavasae get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey generally reach around \u003cstrong\u003e12–15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with males typically larger than females. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Chilumba Trewavasae aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are a \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial Mbuna\u003c\/strong\u003e, with males becoming particularly aggressive when breeding. Plenty of rockwork and an appropriate stocking ratio help distribute aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I feed them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a quality \u003cstrong\u003espirulina-based flake or pellet\u003c\/strong\u003e as the staple diet. Algae-based foods and suitable vegetable matter can also be offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan they be kept with other Malawi cichlids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided their tank mates are \u003cstrong\u003esimilarly robust and compatible Mbuna\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid mixing them with very peaceful fish that may be bullied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they mouthbrooders?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Females are \u003cstrong\u003ematernal mouthbrooders\u003c\/strong\u003e, carrying eggs and developing fry in their mouths. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat aquarium setup is best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rocky Lake Malawi setup with \u003cstrong\u003enumerous caves, territories and open swimming areas\u003c\/strong\u003e works very well. Use hard, alkaline water and strong filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Feeding too much high-protein food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping them in soft or acidic water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Providing too few rocks and hiding places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping multiple males in a small aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping only one female with a highly territorial male\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Mixing them with unsuitable peaceful species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49302044508299,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/qo6OQvJ5kKYR9edAYmWugICG3EiLEFy41X1vvOjHFjWSjUwq6VwuWVRUKkuuxnFBXdBfgEXJDoc7OQNHMXWguBweJCm7la9f_9SA-sUBhR76iJ1UlSLaUTeEPEmp4kaevLSAziUiwYjHzNqIPsKUVBpMc6C2NUEValbHzdj8FoDq7l3tTk5FprA.jpg?v=1788405318","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/labeotrophues-trewvassea-chilumba","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}