Mylochromis ericotaenia Care Guide
Mylochromis ericotaenia
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Bioload Score
11600
AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 20.0 cm / 8.0"
- Temperature
- 25–28°C (77–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.8 – 8.6
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Lake Malawi
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Carnivorous. In the wild, they feed on smaller fish and invertebrates. In captivity, provide a balanced diet with high-quality pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms.
Community Compatibility
They can be kept with other larger and similarly aggressive Malawi cichlids. Avoid keeping them with smaller or more peaceful species.
Good to Know
Mylochromis Ericotaenia can potentially be very aggressive, so should be monitored if kept with other fish.
Gender Differences
Males are typically larger and may display more vibrant colors.
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