malawi.si

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps
By genera By locations Locations Maps Posters Interactive map
Labeotropheus fuelleborni 'Tumbi Point'.jpg Labeotropheus trewavasae 'Tumbi Point'.jpg Labidochromis sp. 'chisumulae mbweca' Tumbi Point.jpg Maylandia aurora 'Tumbi Point'.jpg Maylandia sp. 'aggressive bars' Tumbi Point.jpg
Previous pageNext pageLabidochromis sp. 'chisumulae mbweca' Tumbi Point
Genus: Labidochromis
Biotope: Deep, sediment-rich rocky environment.
Typical adult size: Up to 8 cm (males) / up to 6 cm (females).
Recommended aquarium size: 200 L
Aquarium setup: Provide a large amount of rockwork arranged to create numerous caves and passages. The bottom of the aquarium should be covered with fine sand.
Diet: Carnivorous. In nature feeds primarily on small crustaceans, insects, and their larvae. The long, pointed teeth allow prey to be pulled from narrow rock crevices.
Aggression: Peaceful both within the species and toward other species. Multiple males can be kept together if each is provided with its own cave.
Special notes: Very similar to Labidochromis chisumulae 'Chizumulu', differing only by the absence of a black stripe along the lower edge of the dorsal fin. Females of both forms are identical.

Photo gallery

Photo: © Ad Konings
malawi.si
Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps.
All images are used with permission of the authors. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
Quick links
By genera By locations Locations Maps Posters Interactive map
Contact
Email Facebook Instagram
© malawi.si