Chilotilapia rhoadesii
Remarks: The Malawi Bream Cichlid, Chilotilapia rhoadesii, is the only member of its genus. These blue fish have round faces designed so that their jaws can crack open small molluscs as a food source. They forage in large groups across muddy substrates in Malawi looking for snails to eat. A bonus to keeping these fish is they are said to eradicate any existing snail infestations you may have!
Scientific Name: Chilotilapia rhoadesii
Common Name:
Max Size: 13"
pH: 7.5-8.4
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 74-82°
Aggressiveness: Aggressive
Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis
Tank Mate Options:
- Copadichromis azureus
- Blue Dolphin
- Placidochromis johnstoni
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Remarks: The Malawi Bream Cichlid, Chilotilapia rhoadesii, is the only member of its genus. These blue fish have round faces designed so that their jaws can crack open small molluscs as a food source. They forage in large groups across muddy substrates in Malawi looking for snails to eat. A bonus to keeping these fish is they are said to eradicate any existing snail infestations you may have!
Scientific Name: Chilotilapia rhoadesii
Common Name:
Max Size: 13"
pH: 7.5-8.4
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 74-82°
Aggressiveness: Aggressive
Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis
Tank Mate Options:
- Copadichromis azureus
- Blue Dolphin
- Placidochromis johnstoni
