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Dimidiochromis Compressiceps
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Dimidiochromis Compressiceps
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Dimidiochromis Compressiceps commonly known as the "Malawi Eye-Biter," is a large and impressive open-water predator. This fish is constantly on the prowl, and therefore is not territorial, unless preparing to spawn. In appearance, it is typically a whitish-silver with a single brown horizontal stripe on its side. Sexually mature males put on quite a display of colors: electric blue with fluorescent reds and oranges on their fins. It is a rather distinctive fish in that its jaw alone is approximately one-third its total body length. With this huge mouth, Dimidiochromis Compressiceps females are able to brood 250 fry at a time! If you ever see one of these monsters open its mouth, you'll understand how it can brood that many. Also of note is its unique hunting style: Dimidiochromis Compressiceps, whose name is derived from its compressed body, uses its extremely narrow body to its advantage in ambushing prey. It hunts with its head angled downward, and its narrow body outline toward its prey so as to minimize its visibility. Dimidiochromis Compressiceps is often cruel to its prey, catching, crippling, and then leaving its prey to die. This fish is incredibly quick and can turn its long body in a flash. They also prefer the open water and tend to hang out at the top of an aquarium, probably because it is more open and less hindered by rocks or plants.

Size : 25cm
Dimidiochromis Compressiceps Albino
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Dimidiochromis Compressiceps Albino
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Dimidiochromis Compressiceps commonly known as the "Malawi Eye-Biter," is a large and impressive open-water predator. This fish is constantly on the prowl, and therefore is not territorial, unless preparing to spawn. It is a rather distinctive fish in that its jaw alone is approximately one-third its total body length. With this huge mouth, Dimidiochromis Compressiceps females are able to brood 250 fry at a time! If you ever see one of these monsters open its mouth, you'll understand how it can brood that many. Also of note is its unique hunting style: Dimidiochromis Compressiceps, whose name is derived from its compressed body, uses its extremely narrow body to its advantage in ambushing prey. It hunts with its head angled downward, and its narrow body outline toward its prey so as to minimize its visibility. Dimidiochromis Compressiceps is often cruel to its prey, catching, crippling, and then leaving its prey to die. This fish is incredibly quick and can turn its long body in a flash. They also prefer the open water and tend to hang out at the top of an aquarium, probably because it is more open and less hindered by rocks or plants.

Size : 25cm
Dimidiochromis OB (Orange-Blotched)
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Dimidiochromis OB (Orange-Blotched)
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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.

Size : 21cm
 
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