Where does Electrochromis lobochilus come from?

Its native range is Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania (Wikipedia).

Is Electrochromis lobochilus guaranteed to arrive alive?

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Electrochromis lobochilus | Malawi Cichlids

Name: Electrochromis lobochilus
Brand: Tropical Fish Co
SKU: 1545
Price: 18.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Electrochromis lobochilus is a cichlid in the family Cichlidae, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK.

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Electrochromis lobochilus

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Electrochromis lobochilus is a cichlid in the family Cichlidae, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK.

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Electrochromis lobochilus

Full Care Guide

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Electrochromis lobochilus is a cichlid in the family Cichlidae, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK. Its native range is Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania.

Diet

Published accounts describe the diet as invertebrates, mainly adult and larval in insects, that hide among aquatic vegetation or algae (Wikipedia). Offer a varied diet that matches this in the aquarium.