Aquarium species profile

Compressiceps

Dimidiochromis compressiceps · East Africa (Lake Malawi)

Minimum tank125 gal

Adult size9–10"

Care levelModerate

TemperamentSemi-Aggressive

Temperature76–82°F

pH range7.5–8.5

Diet

Carnivore – cichlid pellets, frozen krill, mysis shrimp, occasional fish

Compatible tank mates

Other large Haps, Peacocks (caution), large catfish

Tank mates to avoid

Small fish (will eat), aggressive mbuna

Care notes

Also called the Malawi Eyebiter. Laterally compressed body. Specialized predator that ambushes from vegetation. Mouthbrooder.

Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.

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