Where Does Albino Red Top Lwanda Cichlid Live?

Albino Red Top Lwanda Cichlid lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Albino Red Top Lwanda Cichlid

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow, rocky areas of Lake Malawi, from 3 to 15 meters.

Environment

Rocky littoral zones, characterized by large boulders, crevices, and open sand patches. They are primarily associated with the Aufwuchs-covered rocks.

Geographic range

The wild form, Pseudotropheus sp. 'Lwanda', is endemic to Lake Malawi, specifically found around Lwanda, Malawi. The albino variant is a captive-bred strain.

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