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Protomelas labridens is living in shallow water, in areas with vegetation, in the entire lake. These examples were caught near Likoma Island. The males of these species can grow to about 17 cm in the lake. In the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 19 cm, females grow to about 15 cm. Protomelas labridens is a quiet, peaceful cichlid which can be hold best with multiple females in a large tank with a lot of swimming space. Mbunas are generally too aggresive for this species. In the lake they are feeding themselves with snails and other invertebrates which they find on and between the vegetation. 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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