Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – large cichlid pellets, frozen fish, prawns
Aquarium species profile
Malawi Barracuda
Champsochromis caeruleus · Lake Malawi
Minimum tank180 gal
Adult size14"
Care levelExpert
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.8–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Only very large Haps, Synodontis in huge tanks
Tank mates to avoid
All smaller fish (actively hunts them), Mbuna
Care notes
True apex predator of Lake Malawi. Torpedo-shaped, extremely fast, and will eat any fish it can fit in its mouth. Specialist fish for experienced keepers with very large systems.
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.