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Name
Scientific name
Placidochromis milomo
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Super VC 10 Hap
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The Super VC 10 hap, Placidochromis milomo, is a cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, found in the southern part of the lake and at Nkhata Bay. …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
250mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Solitary or specimen
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 in the southern part of the lake from Thumbi Island West to Zambo, along the Nankumba Peninsula and also at Nkhata Bay.
Habitat
It inhabits rocky areas, in particular where the rocks are covered in sediment and algae.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 45 ∗ 38 cm - ~205 litres.
Maintenance
The aquarium should contain rock piles forming caves and hiding places with open areas between for swimming. A substrate of sand is preferable.
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 7.6-8.8 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
It will accept most live, frozen and dried foods. Ensure that some vegetable matter, such as spirulina flake, is included in the diet.
Behaviour and compatibility
A relatively peaceful species that does well in a community of larger Malawians. Do not keep it with boisterous species such as mbuna or very small species whi…
Sexual dimorphism
Female and subdominant male fish look superficially similar, although the males tend to grow slightly larger and have extended dorsal, anal and pelvic fins. Do…
Reproduction
Possible but not easy. Maternal mouthbrooder. For the best results it should be spawned in a species tank. Adult fish tend to be quite expensive so a more feas…
Notes
Wild caught specimens of this fish possess a truly amazing set of lips! They are massively enlarged and designed for scraping algae and invertebrates from rock…
References
References
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