Milomo Cichlid
The process continues till all the eggs are fertilized and the female holds them in her mouth for 3 4 weeks during which time she does not eat.
Milomo cichlid. The milomo cichlids are an african cichlid originating from lake malawi. Placidochromis milomo or super vc10 hap is a rather peaceful malawi cichlid mostly known for its rubbery lips. The juveniles display a black on tan camo like pattern at an early age making it a nice fish to watch develop.
The male will entice a mate and as the female lays her eggs he will fertilize them. It prefers areas with rocky substrates. These gorgeous cichlids would be a great addition to any freshwater african cichlid aquarium at home.
Placidochromis milomo is best characterized by its rubber lips which are recurved and swollen in all directions. Milomo cichlid placidochromis milomo for sale buy 5 get 1 free. Placidochromis milomo are maternal mouthbrooders like many of the african cichlids.
Condition the fish on a good diet of live frozen and dried foods. Haplochromis milomo african cichlid placidochromis milomo the milomo vc10 is an often overlooked fish that has wonderful color intricate body patterns and great personality. The name placidochromis is derived from two latin words.
This species has a genetic propensity for developing these thick lips as is demonstrated in the aquarium but those who live in turbulent habitats develop especially enlarged lips. Redirected from super vc 10 hap the super vc 10 hap placidochromis milomo is a species of cichlid endemic to lake malawi along the malawian shores of the lake. Juveniles and females have irregular black and white stripes with the males getting a blue head and depending on how the light hits the body it could be a bright red or blue.
They often only develop their well documented thicker lips in the wild and not in captivity. In the wild it is found in the deeper rocky habitats of lake malawi. They can reach 22 9 27 9cm 9 11.
They can reach a total length of around 20 centimeters. The male will display around his chosen spawning site showing intense colour in an attempt to entice females to mate with him. This species can reach a length of 18 7 centimetres 7 4 in sl.
