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Name
Scientific name
Callochromis macrops
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Big-eyed Mouthbrooder
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The big-eyed mouthbrooder, Callochromis macrops, is a sand-sifting cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, found in the southern part of the la…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
135mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 7.8–9.5
Hardness
10–30dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Aggressive towards its own kind
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Habitat
It inhabits open areas with sandy bottoms (usually close to rocks, which the fish use for cover) in the southern part of the lake, south of Nyanza and Cape Car…
Aquarium size
A tank of around 120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm - ~243 litres in size could house a small group of these, consisting of a male and a harem of three or more females. A much b…
Maintenance
A predominantly open, sandy environment is the most essential feature, as it's a sand-sifting, substrate-dwelling species. Males will also construct their bowe…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 27 °C pH: 7.8-9.5 Hardness: 10-30°H
Diet
Most foods are accepted but live and frozen varieties should form the bulk of the diet. It feeds almost exclusively from the substrate, so make sure enough foo…
Behaviour and compatibility
Fairly boisterous, but can be kept with other species provided they occupy different areas within the tank and are fairly robust. Any of the various Cyprichrom…
Sexual dimorphism
Easy to sex. Males are both larger and more colourful than females.
Reproduction
It's a maternal mouthbrooder and will often spawn in the community tank if conditions are to its liking. If you wish to set up a dedicated spawning project, a …
Notes
Members of the genus Callochromis feed in a similar way to the South American "eartheaters" such as Geophagus species. They extract invertebrates and other ite…
References
References
No references