Community with caution
The Malawi-Eye Biter is a peaceful fish as long as they are kept with tank mates that are too large to eat. Males will become aggressive and territorial around spawning. It is advised to keep several females to every male.
Species – Dimidiochromis Compressiceps - Malawi Eye-Biter
Current Size – 7cm - 9cm
Adult Length – 25cm
Temperature Range – 23 - 28°C
pH Range – 7.5 - 8.5
Special Requirements - A sandy substrate with plenty of rocks and caves is preferred and a strong current within the tank should be avoided.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – They will eat anything that fits into their mouths. Tanks mates should be larger than 12cm in length.
Feeding – They should be fed a good quality varied died that includes crushed flake and live or frozen food.
We recommend:
Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
