Labidochromis strigatus
Labidochromis strigatus could only be found along the rocky coast of Chizumulu Island but in the meantime they were transported to Likoma Island and Thumbi West Island so there are also some populations there.
In the lake the males of these species can grow to 8 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 10 cm, females grow to about 8 cm.
Labidochromis strigatus is one of the most peaceful small cichlids of the lake, mutual and against other species they are very tolerant. You can best keep this species with multiple females and a lot of hiding places in the aquarium, with other not too agressive mbuna.
In the lake they are mainly feeding themselves with algae which they find on the rocks. 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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