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Name
Scientific name
Trematocranus placodon
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Snail-Crusher Hap
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The snail-crusher hap, Trematocranus placodon, is a large cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, where it inhabits shallow water. A molluscivore, …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
250mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 45 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Lake Malawi
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi.
Habitat
It inhabits shallow water, and is usually found around or in beds of Vallisneria
Aquarium size
150 ∗ 38 ∗ 45 cm - ~257 litres.
Maintenance
Set up the aquarium with piles of rocks arranged to form caves, large areas of open water for swimming and preferably a sandy substrate. Planting with Vallisne…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 7.6-8.8 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
Will accept most foods offered, and a varied diet of live, frozen and dried foods suits this species. Some snails should also be included in the diet when poss…
Behaviour and compatibility
Unless the tank is very large, it is probably best in a species setup, as the fish are territorial, and males can command large territories. In bigger aquaria …
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males are slightly larger and far more colourful than females.
Reproduction
Not easy. Polygamous maternal mouthbrooder. The breeding aquarium should be at least 60" in length and furnished as suggested above. The addition of some large…
Notes
An ideal species for the larger Malawian community but one not often seen for sale. In nature, it is a molluscivore, feeding primarily on snails. It has specia…
References
References
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