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One of the majestic cichlid in Lake Malawi.
A gentle giant.
Fossorochromis Rostratus is a species that is extensively digging in the sand, always in search of food and small crustaceans. Sifting throw all that sand, they stirrup a lot of debris, thus a lot of species like C.Moori and Placidochromis Mdoka are always present near them for a quick and easy snack.
These are one of the bigger cichlids of Lake Malawi but do not get fooled, they are very peaceful; in fact, their name Sand Diver is a direct consequence of their nature. At the sight of danger, they DIVE in the sand, head first and burrow completely to avoid predators. It is an amazing spectacle that can be observed also in aquariums if given enough room.
In the wild they can be observed in large numbers, a sign that they are a social species and even in aquariums will crave the presence of others from their kind.
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