Buccochromis rhoadesii
Buccochromis rhoadesii
Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa (open water and rocky shoreline zones)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 35 cm
- Min Tank
- 500 L
- Lifespan
- 10-14
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Aggressive; predatory toward other cichlids
About
Buccochromis rhoadesii is a large, scale-eating and piscivorous haplochromine from Lake Malawi, equipped with a broad mouth and powerful jaws for rasping scales from other cichlids. Adult males develop stunning yellow-green coloration with blue highlights and impressive body mass. Captive specimens readily accept meaty prepared foods and become personable, commanding display fish in suitably sized aquariums.
Care Guide
Requires a very large aquarium (500L+) with Malawi-style rock decor. Maintain hard, alkaline water with good filtration. Feed cichlid pellets, krill, prawns, and quality frozen meaty foods. Not suitable for community cichlid tanks — will attack and eat smaller cichlids. Best kept singly or as a mated pair. Monitor for aggression.
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