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Name

Scientific name

Melanochromis lepidiadaptes

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Cichlidae

Common names

Not recorded

Photograph credits

All 1 credited

Summary

Melanochromis lepidiadaptes is an mbuna endemic to Lake Malawi, found only in a limited area around Makanjila Point on the eastern side. Or…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

120mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 38 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8

Hardness

8–25dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Social needs

Not recorded

Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Malawi, Lake Malawi

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Endemic to Lake Malawi. It is found only in a limited area around Makanjila Point on the eastern side.

Habitat

It inhabits rocky areas around the coastline.

Aquarium size

90 ∗ 45 ∗ 38 cm - ~154 litres.

Maintenance

Much of the aquarium should contain piles of rocks arranged to form caves with small areas of open water between. A sandy substrate is best.

Water conditions

Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 7.6-8.8 Hardness: 8-25°H

Diet

It will accept most foods offered and a varied diet of live, frozen and good quality dried foods is best. Vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, bla…

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Behaviour and compatibility

A relatively peaceful species (for a Melanochromis!) ideal for many hard water communities. Ideally it should be kept in a Lake Malawi biotope aquarium with ot…

Sexual dimorphism

Adult males are larger than females and are far more brightly coloured.

Reproduction

Possible. Maternal mouthbrooder. It should be spawned in a species tank in a harem of one male and at least 3 females. A 36" aquarium is a good size and should…

Notes

This species was originally sold as M. fuscus and then M. sp. "lepidophage. The name refers to the act of lepidophagy, which is the act of a fish eating the sc…

References

References

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