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Dimidiochromis compressiceps
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| Malawi Eye-Biter | |
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| Malawi Eye-Biter | |
| Species | Dimidiochromis compressiceps |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 567.812 liters 567,811.767 mL 150 US Gallons (567.8L) |
| Size | 9.055 in
19-23 cm (7.5-9.1") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.9 - 8.2 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
9-19 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
| This animal is available captive bred | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Malawi Eye-Biter, Malawi Eyebiter
[edit] Synonyms
- Haplochromis compressiceps
[edit] Sexing
- Mature males will be a vibrant blue colour, occasionally showing red on the edges of their fins. Females are pale-blue/silver with a dark stripes.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Can be aggressive and territorial towards one another. Either best in large species tanks or with similar sized robust tank mates.
[edit] Diet
- These fish love eating live food, also flake, brine shrimp and cichlid pellets can be thrown in.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Depending what you feed them, 1-2 times a day like most other fish, if live food then once a day usually.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Must have a large aquarium with excellent filtration. Some hiding places in rock work is appreciated and a soft substrate is recommended.
[edit] Behaviour
- Aggressive towards each other. Generally can mix with other semi-aggressive fish, they tend to keep to them self unless mating. Usually they feed top-mid since they like to hide in reeds or other tall plants to ambush their prey.
[edit] Identification
- Compressed body. Large protruding lower jaw and unique iridescent blue in colour. Females are normally silver with the typical black striped along their bodies.
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Spawning Behaviour:
