Malawi Eye Biter

Dimidichromis compressiceps "Malawi Eye Biter"

The Malawi Eye Biter or Compressiceps cichlid is a large and daunting fish for the African cichlid aquarium, with a dazzling metallic blue flank and reds and oranges on their fins. They are an unusual species, being laterally compressed and pointed, they are an open water dweller and usually swims above the decor in the aquarium.

They are apart of the haplochromis cichlid family, which consist of countless very colorful, medium - large fish from Lake Malawi in Africa. This family of cichlids do better in a group or community setting with fishes of similar species and sizes, since they tend to be on the aggressive side.