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Copadichromis chizumuluensis


Copadichromis chizumuluensis is living in open water nearby intermediate zones from rocks to sand. This species can only be found near Chizumulu Island, on an average depth of 10-12 meters.


In the lake the males of these species can grow to 14 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 16 cm, females grow to about 10 cm.


Copadichromis chizumuluensis is mainly living in open water where it`s feeding itself with plankton.
You can best keep this species with multiple females in a large tank with a lot of swimming space.


In the aquarium they are comfortable with any food. They take everything they get offered, like spirulina pellets, mysis, artemia, cyclops and shrimp-peas mix.