Eyebiter Cichlid

Fish Species

Eyebiter Cichlid

Dimidiochromis compressiceps

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About

The Eyebiter Cichlid is a unique and fascinating predatory cichlid from Lake Malawi. Known for its extremely compressed body and large eyes, it gets its common name from its hunting strategy of targeting the eyes of other fish. They are slender and agile, well-suited for darting through vegetation. Due to their predatory nature, care must be taken when selecting tank mates.

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Classification

Scientific Name

Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Origin Region

Lake Malawi, Africa

Water Type

freshwater

Diet

Carnivore

Care Difficulty

Intermediate
Water Requirements
Lake Malawi

Temperature

24–28°C

pH

7.8–8.6

GH Hardness

10–20dGH

KH Alkalinity

10–15dKH

Min Tank Size

250L