Fossorochromis Rostratus, a beautiful large cichlid from Lake Malawi. The genus name Fossorochromis can be divided into two parts. “Fossor” means “digger” and is a reference to the way this species feeds. With their heads tilted downwards, they dive into the sand. They sift the sand through their gills in search of food. The second part is “chromis”, which is a reference to perch-like fish such as cichlids. The species name “rostratus” means “beaked”, a reference to the long and pointed snout that is somewhat convex in shape at the top. In nature, Fossorochromis rostratus reach a maximum length of about 25 cm. In the aquarium, male specimens grow to about 35 cm; the females remain about 10 cm smaller