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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Copadichromis mbenjii 'Mbenji Island'.jpg Copadichromis sp. 'mbenji blue' Mbenji Island.jpg Cynotilapia sp. 'elongatus mbenji blue'.jpg Cynotilapia zebroides 'Mbenji Island'.jpg Fossorochromis rostratus 'Mbenji Island'.jpg
Previous pageNext pageCynotilapia sp. 'elongatus mbenji blue' Mbenji Island
Genus: Cynotilapia
Biotope: Rocky habitat
Typical adult size: Males up to 11 cm; females up to 9 cm
Recommended aquarium size: Minimum 250 litres
Aquarium setup: Rock-dominated layout with numerous stones forming shelters and passages; keep one male with several females
Diet: Omnivorous; in nature feeds mainly on plankton and algae
Aggression: Can be aggressive towards conspecifics; generally tolerant towards other species

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