African Cichlid | Albino Compressiceps Cichlid

Scientific Name: Dimidiochromis compressiceps Common Name: Albino Malawi Eye-Biter, Albino Compressiceps Adult Size: 10 inches Life Expectancy: 7 - 10 years Habitat: Lake Malawi, Africa Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions: Temperature Range: 78°F pH Range: 7.0 - 8.0 Water Hardness: 5 - 18 Temperament: Aggressive; highly predatory and will kill any fish smaller than themselves. Diet & Nutrition: Omnivore/piscivore; with a large portion of their diet being small bony fish. They will kill and eat any fish that is smaller and 1/2 its size. It is not necessary to feed live feeder fish, which as with any cichlid will heighten aggression. They may be fed silversides, lancefish, prawns, cockle, mussel and other shellfish, shrimp, and some green veggies. Breeding & Spawning: A mouth-brooder that forms a matriarchal family. Group one male with several females since the males can be quite aggressive towards the females during spawning time. They like a flat stone or