ASH, you are doing a stearling job here. I just hope the people appreciate the time you have spent obtaining the info. I hope your studies are going well. How about the Champsochromis caeruleus. What an amazing fish this is. 
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Thanks a bunch sometimes it takes awhile for me to get back becuase I get so busy. So its nice to know that people appreciate this. I think it was a good idea b/c alot of people kept asking questions and some info is harder to find then others so I do what I can so people get what they need to know so the fish gets its proper care. Everything is going good so yay. The info you requested will be posted below I am looking up info on it now =)Scotty said:ASH, you are doing a stearling job here. I just hope the people appreciate the time you have spent obtaining the info. I hope your studies are going well. How about the Champsochromis caeruleus. What an amazing fish this is.
Champsochromis Caeruleus
Common Name: Malawi trout
General Info: Champsochromis Caeruleus is found in Lake Malawi. This particular predator has a long slender body with a dark to metallic blue body and a red anal fin with numerous egg spots. In the wild the Malawi trout lives in the open water column. It is also seen over rocks as well as open sand. The trout cichlid is a pursuit hunter with a preference for Usipa, the lake sardine. This fish is one of the largest predators of Lake Malawi.
Max Size: 18 (inches)
Tank Recommendations: Tank Size: 75+ (gallons) ,Temp: 76 - 80 (Fahrenheit), pH: 7.8 - 8.8. A tank with a set up like this is most suitable: Provide a long wide tank for adults with a few caves and a sandy substrate. Also this fish doesnt leave you with a wide selection of other kinds of fish to keep it with but these guys are some ideas as to what they can be kept with: large sanddwellers like Fossorochromis rostratus or predators can be kept as company.
Food: Feed these fish a diet of quality flakes, krill,clams and nightcrawlers.
Breeding Habits: A territorial male constructs a large sand castle on the sand. A maternal mouthbrooder.
Common Name: Malawi trout
General Info: Champsochromis Caeruleus is found in Lake Malawi. This particular predator has a long slender body with a dark to metallic blue body and a red anal fin with numerous egg spots. In the wild the Malawi trout lives in the open water column. It is also seen over rocks as well as open sand. The trout cichlid is a pursuit hunter with a preference for Usipa, the lake sardine. This fish is one of the largest predators of Lake Malawi.
Max Size: 18 (inches)
Tank Recommendations: Tank Size: 75+ (gallons) ,Temp: 76 - 80 (Fahrenheit), pH: 7.8 - 8.8. A tank with a set up like this is most suitable: Provide a long wide tank for adults with a few caves and a sandy substrate. Also this fish doesnt leave you with a wide selection of other kinds of fish to keep it with but these guys are some ideas as to what they can be kept with: large sanddwellers like Fossorochromis rostratus or predators can be kept as company.
Food: Feed these fish a diet of quality flakes, krill,clams and nightcrawlers.
Breeding Habits: A territorial male constructs a large sand castle on the sand. A maternal mouthbrooder.
Just for kicks here is the Champsochromis spilorhynchus
Habitat information
Champsochromis spilorhynchus occur mainly over sandy and muddy substrates in Lake Malawi nd the upper Shire River. They are also found in Lake Malombe.
They occur inshore all around the lake and in the upper Shire River, but also extends well offshore. They are known as pelagic fish as they swim in the open water.
Large fish live at depths around 20 metres. Juveniles and subadults are found in shallower water.
Aquarium care and tank setup:
In captivity, this large, fast-swimming, open-water predator should be given large quarters. An aquarium of 1000 litres would be ideal for a mature specimen in a community tank (1200 litre tank - right). A longer aquarium should be preferred over one with greater depth, to maximise swimming room. 180 centimetres (72 inches or 6 foot) tank . The tank should be decorated with rock formations along the back and sides of the aquarium to allow plenty of open swimming area.
Large open swimming areas are important. Regular partial water changes and good filtration are essential. Water quality must be good and with no ammonia or nitrite and low nitrate levels. They will tolerate water movement at the surface as they live at the wave surge zone in the lake. pH: slightly alkaline to alkaline (7.2 - 8.8: optimal 8.0) Hardness: moderate to hard (10 - 18dH) Temperature: 23 - 27oC.
Feeding Habiats*: They are not particularly susceptible to disease. However, they can waste away if they don't get enough food. By the same token, they shouldn't be overfed. They may be subject to bloat if they are fed too much dry food, so include live or frozen brine shrimp and frozen cichlid dinner or marine greens as part of their diet.
Breeding: (couldnt find but if you need it let me know).
Habitat information
Champsochromis spilorhynchus occur mainly over sandy and muddy substrates in Lake Malawi nd the upper Shire River. They are also found in Lake Malombe.
They occur inshore all around the lake and in the upper Shire River, but also extends well offshore. They are known as pelagic fish as they swim in the open water.
Large fish live at depths around 20 metres. Juveniles and subadults are found in shallower water.
Aquarium care and tank setup:
In captivity, this large, fast-swimming, open-water predator should be given large quarters. An aquarium of 1000 litres would be ideal for a mature specimen in a community tank (1200 litre tank - right). A longer aquarium should be preferred over one with greater depth, to maximise swimming room. 180 centimetres (72 inches or 6 foot) tank . The tank should be decorated with rock formations along the back and sides of the aquarium to allow plenty of open swimming area.
Large open swimming areas are important. Regular partial water changes and good filtration are essential. Water quality must be good and with no ammonia or nitrite and low nitrate levels. They will tolerate water movement at the surface as they live at the wave surge zone in the lake. pH: slightly alkaline to alkaline (7.2 - 8.8: optimal 8.0) Hardness: moderate to hard (10 - 18dH) Temperature: 23 - 27oC.
Feeding Habiats*: They are not particularly susceptible to disease. However, they can waste away if they don't get enough food. By the same token, they shouldn't be overfed. They may be subject to bloat if they are fed too much dry food, so include live or frozen brine shrimp and frozen cichlid dinner or marine greens as part of their diet.
Breeding: (couldnt find but if you need it let me know).
Ash, Thanks for this information, especially the pic's of this amazing fish. 
Have only seen small fish but they look absolutely great. How about Placidochromis sp "johnstoni solo" and Placidochromis milomo. The milomo apparently does not develop the thick lips when breed in a tank. Something to do with the way they feed in the lake helps to generate the thick lips.
Have only seen small fish but they look absolutely great. How about Placidochromis sp "johnstoni solo" and Placidochromis milomo. The milomo apparently does not develop the thick lips when breed in a tank. Something to do with the way they feed in the lake helps to generate the thick lips. Placidochromis sp "johnstoni solo"
Habitat: This is the primary location where the cichlid is found and is a generalization. This does not mean a fish cannot be found in other habitats.
Diet: Many cichlids specialize in eating one type of food; notwithstanding, some of these specialized feeders are flexible and can be opportunistic feeders.
Temperament: This describes the overall demeanor of a cichlid toward other tankmates that are of a different species. Consider that there is variability in temperament due to various factors,including aquarium size, tankmates of similar appearance, stocking levels, and order of introduction.There may even be some variability among individual specimens.
Conspecific Temperament: This describes the overall demeanor of a cichlid toward other tank-mates of the same species. Consider that there is variability in temperament due to such factors as aquarium size, stocking levels and order of introduction. There may even be some variability among individual specimens.
Maximum Size: This is in regards to total length (including the tail) of typical aquarium specimens. Wild specimens may not attain this size, or may in fact grow larger than aquarium raised individuals due to various factors. Also consider that this is the typical maximum size and there are exceptional individuals that will exceed it.
Habitat: Intermediate zone among extensive beds of small pebbles
Diet: Carnivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Maximum Size: 9"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Very Hard
Habitat: This is the primary location where the cichlid is found and is a generalization. This does not mean a fish cannot be found in other habitats.
Diet: Many cichlids specialize in eating one type of food; notwithstanding, some of these specialized feeders are flexible and can be opportunistic feeders.
Temperament: This describes the overall demeanor of a cichlid toward other tankmates that are of a different species. Consider that there is variability in temperament due to various factors,including aquarium size, tankmates of similar appearance, stocking levels, and order of introduction.There may even be some variability among individual specimens.
Conspecific Temperament: This describes the overall demeanor of a cichlid toward other tank-mates of the same species. Consider that there is variability in temperament due to such factors as aquarium size, stocking levels and order of introduction. There may even be some variability among individual specimens.
Maximum Size: This is in regards to total length (including the tail) of typical aquarium specimens. Wild specimens may not attain this size, or may in fact grow larger than aquarium raised individuals due to various factors. Also consider that this is the typical maximum size and there are exceptional individuals that will exceed it.
Habitat: Intermediate zone among extensive beds of small pebbles
Diet: Carnivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Maximum Size: 9"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Very Hard
Placidochromis Milomo
Habitat: This is the primary location where the cichlid is found and is a generalization. This does not mean a fish cannot be found in other habitats.
Diet: Many cichlids specialize in eating one type of food; notwithstanding, some of these specialized feeders are flexible and can be opportunistic feeders.
Temperament: This describes the overall demeanor of a cichlid toward other tankmates that are of a different species. Consider that there is variability in temperament due to various factors, including aquarium size, tankmates of similar appearance, stocking levels, and order of introduction. There may even be some variability among individual specimens.
Conspecific Temperament: This describes the overall demeanor of a cichlid toward other tank-mates of the same species. Consider that there is variability in temperament due to such factors as aquarium size, stocking levels and order of introduction. There may even be some variability among individual specimens.
Maximum Size: This is in regards to total length (including the tail) of typical aquarium specimens. Wild specimens may not attain this size, or may in fact grow larger than aquarium raised individuals due to various factors. Also consider that this is the typical maximum size and there are exceptional individuals that will exceed it.
Habitat: Deep Rocky Habitats
Diet: Carnivore
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Maximum Size: 11"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Very Hard
Habitat: This is the primary location where the cichlid is found and is a generalization. This does not mean a fish cannot be found in other habitats.
Diet: Many cichlids specialize in eating one type of food; notwithstanding, some of these specialized feeders are flexible and can be opportunistic feeders.
Temperament: This describes the overall demeanor of a cichlid toward other tankmates that are of a different species. Consider that there is variability in temperament due to various factors, including aquarium size, tankmates of similar appearance, stocking levels, and order of introduction. There may even be some variability among individual specimens.
Conspecific Temperament: This describes the overall demeanor of a cichlid toward other tank-mates of the same species. Consider that there is variability in temperament due to such factors as aquarium size, stocking levels and order of introduction. There may even be some variability among individual specimens.
Maximum Size: This is in regards to total length (including the tail) of typical aquarium specimens. Wild specimens may not attain this size, or may in fact grow larger than aquarium raised individuals due to various factors. Also consider that this is the typical maximum size and there are exceptional individuals that will exceed it.
Habitat: Deep Rocky Habitats
Diet: Carnivore
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Maximum Size: 11"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Very Hard
Ash I want to say a special thanks for this information.
You are the best and let someone say otherwise.
Will look for other names to give to you.
I hope your studies are going well!!
You are the best and let someone say otherwise.
Will look for other names to give to you.
I hope your studies are going well!!
