Description
Remarks: Dimidiochromis strigatus are large, predatory haps from Malawi that will eat any juvenile fish in the tank. Their mouths are surprisingly large and will easily hold a sub-adult mbuna, for example. They require a large area for swimming, and we recommend at least 100 gallons if you plan to keep one to full adulthood.
Being a large Hap, they take a while to color up. The wait will be rewarded with a bright blue fish with orange and black fins and a gaping mouth.
Scientific Name: Dimidiochromis strigatus
Common Name:
Max Size: 12″
pH: 7.5-8.4
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 74-82°
Aggressiveness: Aggressive
Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis
Tank Mate Options:
Malawi Gar
Malawi Hawk
Buccochromis rhoadesii
