One of my favorite west African genera is Stomatepia from Lake Barumbi Mbu in Camaroon.
below S pindu from that lake.
The males can eventually reach 7" , so after a while may outgrow the tank. They are outhbrooers that have cephalic pits on the head region ( the white spots) that allow them to detect prey in the substrate. They are a very active species, although not aggressive with others that look dissimilar, or too big to swallow.
Below S mariae
below S pindu from that lake.
The males can eventually reach 7" , so after a while may outgrow the tank. They are outhbrooers that have cephalic pits on the head region ( the white spots) that allow them to detect prey in the substrate. They are a very active species, although not aggressive with others that look dissimilar, or too big to swallow.
Below S mariae