Description
Remarks: Basket haps (Mylochromis sp. “Lateristriga”) can be found in the southern portion of Lake Malawi, with many strains coming from Makanjila. They are referred to as the Basket Hap or Flame Oxyrhynchus by most suppliers. They feed on small crustaceans by plunging their mouth into the sand and filtering out any morsels. They may be closely related to the Malawi Gar, Lichnochromis acuticeps, based on their appearance.
Scientific Name: Mylochromis sp. “Lateristriga”
Common Name: Basket Hap
Max Size: 12″
pH: 7.5-8.4
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 74-82°
Aggressiveness: Aggressive
Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: Lake Malawi Haps, Peacocks, Synodontis catfish.
Tank Mate Options:
Blue Dolphin
Copadichromis borleyi “Red Fin”
Mdoka White Lip
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