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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps
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Genus: Buccochromis
Type locality: Between Vua and Mwaya, Lake Malawi
Biotope: Sandy habitats, often in open areas with little or no rock cover.
Geographic distribution: Lake Malawi, mainly the central and northern parts of the lake.
Typical adult size: Up to about 30 cm
Sexual dimorphism: Males are more intensely colored and larger than females.
Recommended aquarium size: At least 1000 L
Aquarium setup: Very large aquarium with extensive open sandy areas and plenty of swimming space; minimal rock structures.
Diet: Piscivorous predator feeding on smaller cichlids.
Breeding: Maternal mouthbrooder; breeding takes place over sand.
Aggression: Generally calm toward similarly sized fishes; smaller fishes are prey.
Special notes: One of the classic large sand-dwelling predators of Lake Malawi, characterized by an oblique flank stripe typical for the genus.

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