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Protomelas taeniolatus (Likoma)
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Group Haplochromis
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Common Name "Likoma" "Tangerine Tiger"
Fish Size min 6" - max 6" Inches
Min Tank Size 50 Gallons
General Information Located at Likoma Island, Malawi. Found in the rocky habitat. Diet in the wild consists of aufwuchs and invertebrates sucked from the sand.

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





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