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Xystichromis phytophagus HELP

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    Haplochromis hey are these guys very aggressive do they eat plants i was thinking of getting rid of my community fish and going with Haplochromis what do you guys think. the ones i was thinking was tough skin aka Xystichromis phytophagus
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    Johnny, the link you gave earlier has given you the water parameter. Lake Victorian usually prefer much harder water and higher ph. Your mbu in the tank is PH7 or low 7. It is not a good mix.

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