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Placidochromis milomo is living in the deeper regions of the intermediate zones from rocks to sand. They can be found on several spread lying places all around the lake. There are some geographic variants, like this one which is found near Jalo Reef. In the lake the males of these species can grow to about 20 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 24 cm, females grow to about 18 cm. Placidochromis milomo is a quiet, peaceful cichlid which can be hold best with multiple females and other peaceful species in a large tank with a lot of swimming space and hiding places, mbunas are generally too aggresive. In the lake they are mainly feeding themselves with small insects and invertebrates which they find on the rocks. In the aquarium they are comfortable with any food. They take everything they get offered, like spirulina pellets, cyclops, artemias, mysis and shrimp-peas mix. 
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