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Champsochromis caeruleus, the Malawi Trout Cichlid, is a strikingly beautiful fish from Lake Malawi. It is a large but peaceful fish that can be maintained with other fishes larger than...

Champsochromis caeruleus, the Malawi Trout Cichlid, is a strikingly beautiful fish from Lake Malawi. It is a large but peaceful fish that can be maintained with other fishes larger than...

DistributionEndemic to Lake Malawi. It is fairly widespread throughout the lake.HabitatIt is found in relatively shallow water around the shoreline, though it can also be seen in deeper (it has...

DistributionEndemic to Lake Malawi. It is fairly widespread throughout the lake.HabitatIt is found in relatively shallow water around the shoreline, though it can also be seen in deeper (it has...

The Malawi Hawk Cichlid (Aristochromis christyi) is a unique predator in Lake Malawi. Growing to around twelve inches in length, this uncommon species is among the largest cichlids in this...

The Malawi Hawk Cichlid (Aristochromis christyi) is a unique predator in Lake Malawi. Growing to around twelve inches in length, this uncommon species is among the largest cichlids in this...

Scientific Name: Aulonocara jacobfreibergi "Carolinae swallowtail" Common Name: Carolinae swallowtail peacockOrigin: Lake MalawiDiet: OmnivorePH: 7.6-8.6Temperature: 76-80FMaximum size: 8"

Scientific Name: Aulonocara jacobfreibergi "Carolinae swallowtail" Common Name: Carolinae swallowtail peacockOrigin: Lake MalawiDiet: OmnivorePH: 7.6-8.6Temperature: 76-80FMaximum size: 8"

Scientific Name: Placidochromis sp. Common Name: Jalo Reef Max Size: 7" pH: 7.5-8.4 Hardness: Hard Temperature: 74-82° Aggressiveness: Aggressive Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Scientific Name: Placidochromis sp. Common Name: Jalo Reef Max Size: 7" pH: 7.5-8.4 Hardness: Hard Temperature: 74-82° Aggressiveness: Aggressive Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Otopharynx .sp Nova blue Longnose(Rare) amazing pic courtesy of Billy smith

Otopharynx .sp Nova blue Longnose(Rare) amazing pic courtesy of Billy smith

Scientific Name: Aulonocara stuartgranti (Cobue)Geo. Origin: Cobue, Mozambique & West Thumbi Island, MalawiHabitat: Intermediate ZoneDiet: CarnivoreGender Differences: DimorphicBreeding: Maternal MouthbrooderTemperament: PeacefulConspecific Temperament: PeacefulMaximum Size: 5"Temperature: 78 - 82°FpH: 7.8 -...

Scientific Name: Aulonocara stuartgranti (Cobue)Geo. Origin: Cobue, Mozambique & West Thumbi Island, MalawiHabitat: Intermediate ZoneDiet: CarnivoreGender Differences: DimorphicBreeding: Maternal MouthbrooderTemperament: PeacefulConspecific Temperament: PeacefulMaximum Size: 5"Temperature: 78 - 82°FpH: 7.8 -...

Common name: Flavescent PeacockScientific name: Aulonocara stuartgranti (Usisya)Average Adult Fish Size: 5.5 InchesPlace of Origin: Lake MalawiTypical Tank setup: Rocky Malawi tank with plenty of open swimming spaceCompatibility: Combine with other Lake Malawi hap and Aulonocara speciesTemperature: 78-82 Deg FWater...

Common name: Flavescent PeacockScientific name: Aulonocara stuartgranti (Usisya)Average Adult Fish Size: 5.5 InchesPlace of Origin: Lake MalawiTypical Tank setup: Rocky Malawi tank with plenty of open swimming spaceCompatibility: Combine with other Lake Malawi hap and Aulonocara speciesTemperature: 78-82 Deg FWater...

Common Name: Otter Point PeacockOrigin: Otter Point, Lake MalawiDiet: OmnivorePH: 7.6-8.6Temperature: 76-82FRecommended breeding colony: 1 male, 8 females in a 55 gallon aquarium Difficulty: 2 (1-5 with 1 easiest) Breeding Method: MouthbrooderBreeding...

Common Name: Otter Point PeacockOrigin: Otter Point, Lake MalawiDiet: OmnivorePH: 7.6-8.6Temperature: 76-82FRecommended breeding colony: 1 male, 8 females in a 55 gallon aquarium Difficulty: 2 (1-5 with 1 easiest) Breeding Method: MouthbrooderBreeding...

Size: Male P. sp. 'steveni taiwan' can attain a maximum total length of about 17 cm, while females usually stay several centimeters smaller with a maximum total length of about 13 cm....

Size: Male P. sp. 'steveni taiwan' can attain a maximum total length of about 17 cm, while females usually stay several centimeters smaller with a maximum total length of about 13 cm....

Scientific Name: Chilotilapia RhoadesiiPronunciation: k-l-t-l-p- r-d-z-Habitat: Muddy bottomsDiet: CarnivoreGender Differences: DimorphicBreeding: Maternal MouthbrooderTemperament: Mildly AggressiveConspecific Temperament: AggressiveMaximum Size: 13"Temperature: 78 - 82°FpH: 7.8 - 8.6Water Hardness: Hard Photo by: Jay Dollentas

Scientific Name: Chilotilapia RhoadesiiPronunciation: k-l-t-l-p- r-d-z-Habitat: Muddy bottomsDiet: CarnivoreGender Differences: DimorphicBreeding: Maternal MouthbrooderTemperament: Mildly AggressiveConspecific Temperament: AggressiveMaximum Size: 13"Temperature: 78 - 82°FpH: 7.8 - 8.6Water Hardness: Hard Photo by: Jay Dollentas

Scientific Name: Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatusPronunciation: nm-b-kr-ms fs-c-t-n--tsCommon Name(s): FuscoGeo. Origin: South & Western parts of Lake Malawi & Lake MalombeHabitat: Shallow waterDiet: CarnivoreGender Differences: DimorphicBreeding: Maternal MouthbrooderTemperament: Mildly AggressiveConspecific Temperament: AggressiveMaximum...

Scientific Name: Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatusPronunciation: nm-b-kr-ms fs-c-t-n--tsCommon Name(s): FuscoGeo. Origin: South & Western parts of Lake Malawi & Lake MalombeHabitat: Shallow waterDiet: CarnivoreGender Differences: DimorphicBreeding: Maternal MouthbrooderTemperament: Mildly AggressiveConspecific Temperament: AggressiveMaximum...

Origin and locale/variety: Ntekete--Mozambique, Lake Malawi, East AfricaSize: Adults are usually 5 to 6 inches in aquarium environment.Sex differences: Males obtain a beautiful blue coloration with some fins trimmed in white and a...

Origin and locale/variety: Ntekete--Mozambique, Lake Malawi, East AfricaSize: Adults are usually 5 to 6 inches in aquarium environment.Sex differences: Males obtain a beautiful blue coloration with some fins trimmed in white and a...

Scientific Name: Aulonocara jacobfreibergi "Carolinae swallowtail" Common Name: Carolinae swallowtail peacockOrigin: Lake MalawiDiet: OmnivorePH: 7.6-8.6Temperature: 76-80FMaximum size: 8"

Scientific Name: Aulonocara jacobfreibergi "Carolinae swallowtail" Common Name: Carolinae swallowtail peacockOrigin: Lake MalawiDiet: OmnivorePH: 7.6-8.6Temperature: 76-80FMaximum size: 8"

Common name: Eureka Red Peacock, Eureka Red CichlidScientific name: Aulonocara JacobfreibergiAverage Adult Fish Size: 5 InchesPlace of Origin: Lake MalawiTypical Tank setup: Rocky Malawi tank with plenty of open swimming spaceCompatibility: Combine with other Lake Malawi hap...

Common name: Eureka Red Peacock, Eureka Red CichlidScientific name: Aulonocara JacobfreibergiAverage Adult Fish Size: 5 InchesPlace of Origin: Lake MalawiTypical Tank setup: Rocky Malawi tank with plenty of open swimming spaceCompatibility: Combine with other Lake Malawi hap...

Scientific Name: Fossorochromis RostratusPronunciation: fs--r-kr-ms rs-tr-tsCommon Name(s): Malawi Sand DiverGeo. Origin: Lake-wide distributionHabitat: Open sand, shallow waterDiet: CarnivoreGender Differences: DimorphicBreeding: Maternal MouthbrooderTemperament: PeacefulConspecific Temperament: Mildly AggressiveMaximum Size: 16"Temperature: 78 -...

Scientific Name: Fossorochromis RostratusPronunciation: fs--r-kr-ms rs-tr-tsCommon Name(s): Malawi Sand DiverGeo. Origin: Lake-wide distributionHabitat: Open sand, shallow waterDiet: CarnivoreGender Differences: DimorphicBreeding: Maternal MouthbrooderTemperament: PeacefulConspecific Temperament: Mildly AggressiveMaximum Size: 16"Temperature: 78 -...