Milomo Cichlids
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.
Milomo cichlids. Milomo cichlid placidochromis milomo for sale buy 5 get 1 free. The name placidochromis is derived from two latin words. They can reach 22 9 27 9cm 9 11.
The male will entice a mate and as the female lays her eggs he will fertilize them. 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. They often only develop their well documented thicker lips in the wild and not in captivity.
In the aquarium trade you can find them by names as. The milomo cichlids are an african cichlid originating from lake malawi. They can reach a total length of around 20 centimeters.
These gorgeous cichlids would be a great addition to any freshwater african cichlid aquarium at home. Super vc 10 and black white haplochromis. Haplochromis milomo african cichlid placidochromis milomo the milomo vc10 is an often overlooked fish that has wonderful color intricate body patterns and great personality.
