....................Malawi Eye-biter
Other names:...........none Origin:......................Lake Malawi. Max size:..................10" PH:............-..............8.0-8.5 Temperature:...........73-79 F. Min tank size:..........55 gallons Food:.........................Pellets, live foods |
This predatory Cichlid is a native of Lake Malawi of Africa. It isn't a pretty fish, and has been known to bite at the eyes of other fish, hence its common name of "Eye-Biter". It also eats its prey tail-first.
Keep the pH of the water very alkaline, around 8.0, and it should be hard as well. Provide a tank with lots of rocky hiding areas that the fish can use to stake out its territory. Tankmates should be able to fend for themselves.
This fish is a mouthbreeder and is known to spawn in captivity if the settings are proper. Fully-grown males are a shiny blue-green in color, while females have heads of gold.
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