Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Genus:	Mylochromis
Type locality:	Monkey Bay, Lake Malawi
Biotope:	Sandy habitat at depths between 10 and 25 m.
Geographic distribution:	Restricted to the southern part of Lake Malawi.
Typical adult size:	Males up to about 23 cm total length; females up to about 18 cm
Recommended aquarium size:	An aquarium volume of at least 600 L is recommended.
Aquarium setup:	Aquarium length should be at least 150 cm. Provide a sandy bottom with as much open sand as possible, interrupted by several larger stones. Keep one male with two females; larger groups are not recommended.
Diet:	Carnivorous predator. Preys mainly on other cichlids, especially shell-dwelling species. Its large mouth and dentition are adapted for piscivory.
Breeding:	Sexually active males defend territories and construct sand-castle bowers about 50 cm in diameter. Eggs are fertilized inside the female’s mouth; maternal mouthbrooder.
Aggression:	Robust but relatively calm. Because it is a predator, it must not be kept with small cichlids that could be regarded as prey.
Special notes:	An elongate torpedo-shaped predator with a narrow, pointed head and large mouth. Sometimes placed in the genus Sciaenochromis by some authors. Imported under trade names such as “Torpedo” or “Dark Line Torpedo”.