Chilotilapia rhoadesii
| Common Names: | Bream |
| Synonyms: | Chilotilapia rhoadesi |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | Africa; Lake Malawi, Africa. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Rift Lake; Rift Lake |
| Temperament: | Territorial; Relatively peaceful for an African, and is usually found in groups in the wild. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed good quality pellets, some vegetable matter and snails. Make a few hiding places out of large rocks and slate. Coarse sand is recommended. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 23cm (9.1") Female: 23cm (9.1") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Adult males develop blue coloration to their head and body. |
| Breeding: | Chilotilapia rhoadesii are mouthbrooders. Combine a pair of males with several females. The fry are released by the mother after three weeks. |
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| Comments: | The mouth of the rhoadesii points downwards to assist in breaking open snails, it's favourite food. Thanks to <a href="/sc |
| Main Colours: | Grey, Blue |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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