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Eclectochromis lobochilus
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Group Haplochromis
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Discovered By TREWAVAS 1935
Common Name "Haplochromis hertae"
Fish Size min 6" - max 7" Inches
Min Tank Size 75 Gallons
General Information Located throughout the lake. Found in the intermediate habitat and in rocky regions. Diet in the wild consists of invertebrates.

The aquarium should have some rockwork but still provide lot's of open swimming space both along the bottom and mid-tank region. Feed a quality cichlid flake/pellet food, supplement occasionally with frozen brine, krill and mysis.





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