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Mylochromis balteatus is a cichlid which is living in reasonable shallow water, in sandy environments with vegetation. Mainly you can find this species in the southern part of the lake like this example which was found in the neighbourhood of Mazinzi Reef however in the northern part are found very similar species too. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 16 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 18 cm, females grow to about 14 cm. In the lake Mylochromis balteatus is feeding itself with invertebrates which they jigg out of the sand. 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. You can best keep this species with multiple females and other big species in a large tank. 
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