Wild caught Melanochromis elastodema.

Melanochromis elastodema photographed at CICHLIDECENTRET in Copenhagen. Photo: Fredrik Hagblom. May not be used without permission.
Melanochromis elastodema
Size :12 cm/5 inches PH : 8

Habitat :Lake Malawi, Africa (endemic)

Temp : 25-28 c/78 f Mouthbrooder Food : Herbivore. shrimpmis, spirulina flakes.
Tank : 300 liters/75 gallons minimum with large rock formations and some open space with fine sand.
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