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Family:	CICHLIDAE
Species:	Melanochromis brevis
Common Name:	None
Size:	Up to 5 inches (12 cm)
Habitat:	AFRICA: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in Nkudzi and Monkey Bay
Min Tank Size:	55 gallon or larger.
Diet:	Mostly herbivorous, will accept most prepared foods. include some plant material.
Behavior:	Mildly Agressive.
Water:	78 - 82°F (25-28°C);pH range: 7.3 – 8.5; dH range: 7 - 18
Care:	Easy. Malawi Cichlids deteriorate under poor water conditions so frequent partial water changes are a must.
Communities:	Bad.
Suitability:	Some experience needed.