Scientific Name(s): Chilotilapia rhoadesii, Chilotilapia rhoadesi

Common Name(s): Bream

Family: Cichlidae

Species Type: African Cichlids, Lake Malawi

Maximum Size: 9 inches

Life Span: 9 years

Natural Habitat: East African Lake Malawi

Minimum Tank Size: 60 gallons

Tank Region: All over

Possible Tank Mates: Other less aggressive african cichlids

Breeding Information: Breams are mouthbrooders. Keep a ratio of one male to three or more females to avoid any one female being over pursued. The fry are released by the mother after three weeks.

Sexing Information: Males develop a blue head and usually have some blue on their body as well.

Diet: Omnivorous - does well with flake or pellet food supplimented by fresh green vegetables and live snails.

Temperment: Breams are a little territorial but much less aggressive than most african cichlids. They are still from Lake Malawi so they do not make good community fish.

Common Diseases: None specific to species