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Labidochromis zebroides "Masimbwe"


Labidochromis zebroides can only be found near the small island Masimbwe, southern from Likoma Island. They are living there in the upper water levels near the rocky coasts, mainly in the breakers zone. It`s a territorial species which defends its cave fiercely. The females of this species are very shy and itīs very rare when they show themselves.


In the lake the males of these species can grow to 9 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 10 cm, females grow to about 8 cm.


Labidochromis zebroides can behave intolerant against equal male species. Against other inhabitants they are in general tolerant. You can best keep this species with multiple females and a lot of hiding places in the aquarium.


In the lake they are probably 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.