Malawi Eyebiter - Dimidiochromis Compressiceps

Not for the faint of heart — but impossible to resist.

The Malawi Eye Biter is one of Lake Malawi's most fascinating and notorious predators, and one of the most uniquely shaped cichlids in the hobby. With its dramatically compressed, elongated body and unmistakable hunting profile, the Compressiceps is a fish that serious cichlid enthusiasts immediately recognize and obsess over.

Don't let the name fool you — in a properly sized and stocked predator tank, this is a remarkably elegant and captivating fish. Watching a fully coloured adult male Compressiceps patrol his territory is an experience unlike anything else in the freshwater hobby.

Sourced directly from Thailand our Eye Biters are hand selected for body conformation, health, and grade.

What makes ours different:

• High grade Thailand import — exceptional body shape and conformation
• 2-2.25" — young and ready to grow out into a stunning adult
• Active, healthy, and eating well

Care notes: Best kept with similarly sized or larger tankmates. A predatory species — do not house with small fish. Thrives in a large Malawi setup of 125 gallons or more at pH 7.8–8.5.

Canada-wide shipping available. Live arrival guaranteed.

A conversation piece and a predator — the Malawi Eye Biter is unlike anything else in your tank.