Infrequently small schools of juveniles are seen but the species usually occurs singly once it attains a size of about 10 cm 4 inches.

Malawi trout size. All measurements are from tip of snout to the tip of tail fin. 72 x 24 x 24 180cm x 60cm x 60cm 648 litres bare minimum but preferably larger. Many of our fish look far different as juveniles than they do as.

When we list a size it is the minimum size that is currently being offered. Champsochromis caeruleus common name. Aquarium filters which have been highly recommended by customers in your area can be found here.

It can and in many cases will be a little bigger than what is listed. The fry are good sized when taken between 6 mm and 1 cm 38 in total length. Prime time aquatics 8962 views.

Cichlidae mbuna origin. Common namesmalawi trout diet. Champsochromis caeruleus malawi trout african cichlid live fish.

Malawi trout species profile. The biggest controversy in fish keeping. Adults are rarely seen but sometimes a pair is encountered in the open water.

They grow steadily on feedings of decapsulated brine shrimp crushed flake food and freeze dried cyclops. Carnivore breedingmouthbrooder maximum size18. Malawi trout trout cichlid.