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Fossorochromis rostratus
Group Haplochromis
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Discovered By BOULENGER, 1899
Fish Size min 10" - max 12" Inches
Min Tank Size 100 Gallons
General Information Located throughout the lake. Found in shallow water in sandy habitats. Diet in the wild consists of invertebrates taken from the sand.

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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