The malawi gar lichnochromis acuticeps is a species of predatory cichlid endemic to lake malawi. This species can reach a length of 30 centimetres.. Temperament: mildly aggressive. Origin:. Africa: endemic to lake malawi. Known from the type specimen and one record from nkhata bay.. Diet:. Malawi gar are carnivores. Feed little and often to avoid polluting the water.. Water parameters:. The malawi gar is a species which lives naturally at a temperature between 23 c and 28 c. For proper maintenance, the temperature should never exceed the 31 c for long periods. Nitrate levels should remain below 50mg l. To keep the water clean and unpolluted, plan on changing 20% to 30% of the water volume each month.. Ph 7.5
8.5. Water hardness: hard