Malawi Thick-Lipped Cichlid (Abactochromis labrosus)
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Malawi Thick-Lipped Cichlid
Abactochromis labrosus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
10-12 cm (3.9-4.7")
Freshwater
7.0 - 8.5
23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)
10-15 °d
1:1 M:F
10-12 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Malawi Thick-Lipped Cichlid
Additional scientific names
- Cyrtocara labrosa, Haplochromis labrosus, Melanochromis labrosus
Origin
- Endemic to Lake Malawi, Africa, specifically in Mbenji, Likoma and Chisumulu.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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