Dimidichromis compressiceps

Malawi Eye-Biter

Temp (°F) pH dGH Adult Size Primary Diet Swimming Zone 72-82 7.5-8.5 5-10 8" Carnivore Middle Origin Lake Malawi. Social Behaviour Predator Remarks The only predatory fish known to eat its prey tail first. Yes, the fish does get its name from biting the eyes of other fish but if kept well fed in the aquarium, rarely behaves anti-socially. Formerly Crytocara comressiceps and Haplochromis comressiceps. Photo Credit : Greg Degreef, Alberta, Canada. Need more information? Search the Web

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