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American Apistogramma agassizii atahualpa baenschi borellii cacatuoides commbrae geisleri gephyra gibbiceps hoignei hongsloi iniridae macmasteri ortmanni panduro paucisquamis pertensis rubrolineata sp. "Abacaxis" sp. "Putumayo" sp. "Steel Blue" steindachneri uaupesi xingu West
African Nanochromis parilus transvestitus Pelvicachromis pulcher roloffi subocellatus taeniatus Please
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Pelvicachromis roloffi![]() This young male
Pelvicachromis roloffi is very typical for the species.
By contrast, female P. roloffi are very pretty in a subdued fashion. They exhibit a warm purple abdomen whose colors intensify during spawning. Female P. roloffi also generally sport several yellow rimmed dark spots at the base of their dorsal fin. Pelvicachromis roloffi are generally mild mannered compared to many cichlids. However, they are capable of significant fighting if not properly housed. As with all dwarfs, I suggest a complex habitat and keeping the fish in either small breeding groups or large flocks. Try to avoid keeping just a few fish together unless they are a breeding pair/group. In small numbers the most dominate fish will quickly eliminate the less aggressive unless the tank provides plenty of cover. ![]() Although not one of the most spectacularly colored West African dwarf cichlids, P. roloffi makes a great resident in a community tank and is an interesting dwarf cichlid. If you ever have an opportunity to keep these rare fishes you will enjoy them greatly. Copyright
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