Malawi Hawk Care Guide
Aristochromis christyi
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Bioload Score
20000
AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 30.0 cm / 12.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (76–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 9.0
- Min Tank Size
- 600L (159 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Malawi
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
A Piscivore that mainly feeds on other cichlids, they can be trained to accept dead foods in aquariums.
Community Compatibility
A predator with a large mouth, this fish is best kept with other large cichlids.
Good to Know
Malawi Hawks are predators who will eat any fish that fit in their large mouths.
Gender Differences
Males get a blue sheen that is more noticeable when breeding.
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