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Hemitilapia oxyrhinchus can be found all over the lake in shallow parts with lots of vegetation. These examples were caught in the neighbourhood of Chiofu Bay. 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 can then grow to about 22 cm, females grow to about 18 cm. In the lake Hemitilapia oxyrhinchus is feeding itself with algea and everything that`s living in these algea which are on the vegetation. It`s a real peaceful cichlid. You can best keep this species with other peaceful species, mbuna are in general too agressive. In the aquarium they are comfortable with any food. They take everything they get offered, like mysis, artemia, cyclops and shrimp-peas mix. Food rich of algae like spirulina pellets or flakes is very important to them so this must not be missing on their menu. 
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