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| Scientific Name: Hybrid "compressiceps" (OB) |
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| Pronunciation: k
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| Common Name(s): Malawi Eye Biter |
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| Geo. Origin: Aquarium |
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| Habitat: Among reed stands & Vallisneria beds in sediment-rich bays. |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Peaceful |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 8" |
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| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
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| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
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| Water Hardness: Hard |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
| Images: |
Hybrid OB type |
| Photo Credit: CichlidsForever |
| Articles: | Species Article Haps Vs. Mbuna |
| Comments: |
| This variant of the Malawi Eye Biter is the result of a hybrid cross with an OB mbuna. As a result, it is shorter than its "pure" haplochromine forebearers. It should not be named using a Genus notation. |
