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Name

Scientific name

Fossorochromis rostratus

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Cichlidae

Summary

Fossorochromis rostratus is a large, sand-sifting cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, most common over shallow sandy substrates. When startled …

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

250mm, standard length

Tank size

Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 45 cm

Water

Temperature and pH

Temperature 25–29°C, pH 7.5–8.8

Hardness

10–25dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Social needs

A shoal or group

Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries

Not recorded

Supporting text

Etymology

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Distribution

Endemic to Lake Malawi.

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Habitat

Most commonly found in areas of shallow water with sandy substrates.

Aquarium size

150 ∗ 38 ∗ 45 cm60 ∗ 15 ∗ 18 in - ~257 litres~68 US gal.

Maintenance

Set up the aquarium with large piles of rocks arranged to form caves, large areas of open water for swimming and a sandy substrate. We recommend restricting th…

Water conditions

Temperature: 25 – 29 °C77 – 84 °F pH: 7.5-8.8 Hardness: 10-25 dH

Diet

Unfussy but live and frozen foods should comprise a large proportion of the diet. It particularly relishes invertebrates of any kind, such as brine shrimp, pra…

Behaviour and compatibility

Peaceful and should not be kept with boisterous species such as mbuna but will eat small fish. Ideal tankmates include Frontosa, Cyrtocara moorii and Rift Lake…

Sexual dimorphism

Dominant males are far more colourful than females. Subdominant males and females look alike.

Reproduction

Not often bred in aquaria. Polygamous maternal mouthbrooder. The breeding aquarium should be at least 60" in length and furnished as suggested above, with the …

Notes

F. rostratus was formerly classified as Haplochromis rostratus. When startled, it may bury itself in the substrate. It often displays its natural sand-sifting …

References

References

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