NO COMMON NAME

Scientific name: Tylochromis lateralis

Pronunciation: Too-low-crow-miss lah-tay-rah-leess

Size: Potentially over 26cm

Origin: Africa, in regions spreading out from the Congo River

Habitat: Sandy rivers with rocks and wood

Tank size: 250x50x50cm

Water requirements: Soft and acidic water; 5.0-6.0pH, 1-6°H

Temperature: 24-26°C

Temperament: Surprisingly peaceful if sometimes territorial cichlid

Feeding: Offer flakes, pellets, live and frozen Daphnia, bloodworm, Artemia, Mysis and some vegetable matter

Availability and cost: Incredibly rare, usually only available as accidental by-catch. Prices subject to availability