
Fish Species
Eyebiter Cichlid
Dimidiochromis compressiceps
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 MalawiTemperature
24–28°C
pH
7.8–8.6
GH Hardness
10–20dGH
KH Alkalinity
10–15dKH
Min Tank Size
250L