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Dimidiochromis compressiceps
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Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Common Names: Malawi Eye Biter
Synonyms: Cyrtocara compressiceps
Haplochromis compressiceps
Paratilapia compressiceps
Family: Cichlidae
Category: Cichlids
Distribution: Africa
Main Ecosystem: Rift Lake; Lake Malawi
Temperament: Aggressive; Bites the eyes of other fishes to blind them prior to capture. Uniquely devours it's prey tail first. Does well in a community tank with larger Malawi Cichlids.
Diet: Carnivore
Care: A large tank with a deep sandy bottom, caves and open swimming areas is required.
pH:
8 - 9
Temperature:
22°C - 28°C
72°F - 82°F
Hardness:
10 dH - 20 dH
Potential Size: Male: 20cm (7.9")
Female: 25cm (9.8")
Water Region: Middle
Activity: Diurnal
Gender: The anal fin of the male has dummy egg shapes.
Breeding: Four to six females to one male is recommended. The female is a mouth brooder. Feed large amounts of fresh, high quality food.
Variants:
Comments:
Main Colours: Blue, Orange
Markings: Not Specified
Mouth: Normal
Tail: Flat
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Image Credit: wetandhappy
Submitted By: Adam
Contributors: Adam, Alex
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