Placidochromis milomo 'Super VC-10'
Placidochromis milomo
Origin: Lake Malawi (VC-10 reef, rocky shoreline)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 22 cm
- Min Tank
- 350 L
- Lifespan
- 10-12
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- relatively peaceful for a Lake Malawi haplochromine; males may chase subdominant fish; best with other large cichlids of similar size
About
Placidochromis milomo 'Super VC-10' is named for its dramatically enlarged lips used to suck invertebrates from rocky crevices at the VC-10 reef in Lake Malawi. Males display superb metallic blue with a characteristic orange-yellow blaze across the chest and belly — among the most visually striking haplochromines available. Relatively peaceful for its size and compatible with other large Lake Malawi cichlids in spacious tanks with robust filtration.
Care Guide
Minimum 350 L with heavy rocky aquascape providing multiple territories. Malawi water parameters: pH 7.5–8.6, GH 8–20, KH 5–10, temperature 24–28°C. Feed a varied diet of quality cichlid pellets, spirulina, and occasional frozen foods. Can be kept with other large Malawi haplochromines and peacocks; avoid small mbuna that may be harassed. Regular water changes of 30% weekly.
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