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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps
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Genus: Mylochromis
Type locality: Lake Malawi
Biotope: Coastal bays over sandy bottoms at depths of 3–15 m; also associated with vegetated areas.
Typical adult size: Males up to 23 cm total length; females about 16 cm total length.
Recommended aquarium size: An aquarium volume of 600 L with a minimum length of 200 cm is recommended.
Aquarium setup: Provide a large sandy area with as much open sand as possible, interrupted by several larger stones. Keep one male with two to three females.
Diet: Carnivorous; feeds mainly on invertebrates, insect larvae, and crustaceans. It digs into the sand and filters edible items from it.
Breeding: A territorial male secures a breeding territory shortly before spawning and leads a receptive female to a spawning site, usually a shallow saucer-shaped pit dug in the sand, although a flat stone may also be used. Eggs are collected by the female immediately and fertilized inside her mouth.
Aggression: Peaceful and best maintained with other calm species; due to its size it may also be housed with peaceful predatory cichlids.
Special notes: Reported as infrequent in the southern part of the lake. At Cape Maclear it has been observed accompanied by Cyrtocara moorii.

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Photo: © Lukas Meierjohann
Photo: © Lukas Meierjohann
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Photo: © Lukas Meierjohann
Photo: © Lukas Meierjohann
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