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Rhamphochromis esox is found in entire Lake Malawi and is living there together with other Rhamphochromis types in open water close to the coast. This Rhamphochromis species can also be found regullarly in deeper rocky environments where they are hunting for little fish. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 40 cm, females stay a little smaller. It`s best to keep Rhamphochromis types in a specially for them prepared tank with a lot of swimming space and together with other large species which are also living in open water areas. In the lake they are feeding themselves with "usipa" (Engraulicypris sardella), a species which looks like a pilchard. In the aquarium we also have to feed them with such kind of young fish. 
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