Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Tropheops sp. 'macrophthalmus chitimba blue' Chitimba Bay! (Deep).jpg Tropheops sp. 'macrophthalmus chitimba blue' Gallireya Reef.jpg
Previous pageTropheops sp. 'macrophthalmus chitimba blue' Gallireya Reef
Genus: Tropheops
Biotope: Deep rocky habitat.
Typical adult size: Up to about 13 cm for males and about 10 cm for females.
Recommended aquarium size: An aquarium volume of 400 l is recommended.
Diet: Herbivorous.
Aggression: Very aggressive within the species and also toward other species.
Special notes: Recognized as a distinct blue-male form within the “macrophthalmus chitimba” complex.

Photo: © Elton Panagi
Photo: © Elton Panagi
Photo: © Elton Panagi
Photo: © Elton Panagi
Photo: © Elton Panagi