Wild caught Nyassachromis purpurans photographed at CICHLIDECENTRET in Copenhagen.
Photo: Fredrik Hagblom. May not be used without permission.
Nyassachromis purpurans
Size :18 cm/8 inches PH : 8

Habitat :Lake Malawi, Africa (endemic)

Temp : 25-28 c/78 f Mouthbrooder Food : Omnivore. Brineshrimp, raw fish and flakefoods.
Tank : 350 liters/75 gallons or larger. Lots of rocks, no plants and turbulent water. Heavy filtration.
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