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Rhamphochromis macrophthalmus - Malawi Mayhem Species Profiles

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Rhamphochromis macrophthalmus
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Group Haplochromis
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Fish Size min 10" - max 12" Inches
Min Tank Size 150 Gallons
General Information Located all around the lake. Found near the coast in open water. Diet in the wild consists of small fish.

The aquarium should have some rockwork but still provide open swimming space both along the bottom and mid-tank region. Feed a quality cichlid flake/pellet food, supplement occasionally with frozen brine, krill, mysis and feeders.



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