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Common Names: Star SapphireScientific Name: Placidochromis phenocilusOrigin: Northeastern shoreline between Makonde and Lupingu, Tanzania and at Kasinda, Malawi.Habitat: Shallow WatersGender Differences: DimorphicBreeding: Maternal MouthbrooderTemperament: PeacefulDiet: CarnivoreMaximum Size: 9"Minimum Tank Size: 60GPH Range: 7.8-8.6Temperature: 24-28cWater Hardness: Hard The phenocilus was placed in the Placidochromis...

Otopharynx lithobates lithobates is a cave living species. This is a species with several geographic color variants which can be found in the southern part of the lake. They are...

Scientific Name: Lethrinops sp. "Red Cap" (Itungi)Geo. Origin: From the extreme northern tip of the lake in TanzaniaHabitat: Shallow sandy habitat near rocksDiet: CarnivoreGender Differences: DimorphicBreeding: Maternal MouthbrooderTemperament: PeacefulConspecific Temperament:...

Dwarf Version of its Saltwater counterpart.  Max Size  - 6" - 8" They are very peaceful despite having long needle sharp teeth. 

Scientific Name:Protomelas Taeniolatus  Pronunciation: pr-t-m-ls t-n--lt-sCommon Name(s): Red EmpressGeo. Origin: Aquarium line-bred strain of the Namalenje varietyHabitat: Sediment-free rocky habitatDiet: HerbivoreGender Differences: DimorphicBreeding: Maternal MouthbrooderTemperament: Mildly AggressiveConspecific Temperament: AggressiveMaximum Size:...

Scientific Name: Nimbochromis venustusPronunciation: nm-b-kr-ms v-ns-tsCommon Name(s): Giraffe Cichlid, KalingoGeo. Origin: Lake-wide distributionHabitat: Deep Intermediate HabitatsDiet: CarnivoreGender Differences: DimorphicBreeding: Maternal MouthbrooderTemperament: AggressiveConspecific Temperament: AggressiveMaximum Size: 10.5"Temperature: 78 - 82°FpH: 7.8...

The Blue Moorii Cyrtocara moorii (previously Haplochromis moorii) is an exotic cichlid that comes from Lake Malawi in Africa. It gets to be rather large, reaching almost 10 inches (25.4 cm) in length....

Otopharynx tetrastigma is a species of cichlid native to Lake Malawi, Lake Malombe and the upper reaches of the Shire River. This species can reach a length of 16 centimetres (6.3 in) TL....

Types: Holotype (unique): a 157 mm Total Length (TL) specimen from Vua, Lake Malawi, stored at the National History Museum [London], with registration BMNH 1955.6.14.1012. Diagnosis: The main diagnostic feature of this...

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

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...

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...

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...

Scientific Name: Protomelas sp. "hertae" Pronunciation: pr-t-m-ls Habitat: Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat Diet: Carnivore Gender Differences: Dimorphic Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder Temperament: Aggressive Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive Maximum Size: 7"" Temperature: 78 -...

BASICS Scientific Name: Protomelas taeniolatusFamily: CichlidaeOrigin: Likoma Island, Lake Malawi, Africa QUICK FACTS Care Level: Easy Temperament: Semi-aggressive Lifespan: 5-10 years Water Conditions: 75-79°F, pH 7.5-8.5 Maximum Size: 8"-9", 12" recorded in the wild Diet: Herbivore Minimum Tank Size: 75...

Max Size: 7.0"Temperament: Semi-aggressiveWater Temperature: 78 - 82°FDiet: CarnivoreMin. Tank Size: 90 Gal Description: The Sciaenochromis fryeri is a popular, brilliant blue Haplochromis from Lake Malawi, native to the waters...