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Copadichromis pleurostigma is living in open water nearby intermediate zones from rocks to sand and in sandy environments. It can be found in the northern part of the lake. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 20 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow taller because of a good feeding. The males then can grow to about 24 cm, females grow to about 16 cm. Copadichromis pleurostigma 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. 
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