Malawi Thick-Lipped Cichlid (Abactochromis labrosus)

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Malawi Thick-Lipped Cichlid

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Abactochromis labrosus

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

208 Litres (55 US G.)

Size

10-12 cm (3.9-4.7")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 8.5

Temp.

23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

10-15 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Omnivore
Other (See article)

Life Span

10-12 years

Habitat

Lake Malawi

Family

Cichlidae




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Additional names

Malawi Thick-Lipped Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Cyrtocara labrosa, Haplochromis labrosus, Melanochromis labrosus


Origin[edit]

Endemic to Lake Malawi, Africa, specifically in Mbenji, Likoma and Chisumulu.
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