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Stigmatochromis modestus
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Group Haplochromis
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Discovered By GUNTHER 1893
Fish Size min 8" - max 10" Inches
Min Tank Size 100 Gallons
General Information Located throughout the lake. Found in the rocky habitat. Often found hiding in the cracks of the rocks. Diet in the wild consists of fish.

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, mysis and feeders.





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