Remarks: Placidochromis milomo have an interesting common name – VC10, named for the Vickers VC10 jet airliner. One exporter coined this name due to their swift motions to dodge a net during catching. The VC10 airliner was a popular aircraft that flew between Malawi and England at the time. Due to their size and activity, they are best kept in larger, longer tanks 90 gallons or bigger.

These fish have large lips that fold over, giving them a peculiar look while allowing them to grip and rip off stubborn algae in the deep, turbulent reefs where they live. Juveniles, sub-dominant males, and females have thick brown stripes, much likeP. johnstoni. Dominant, mature males get bright blue bodies with red spots on each scale but it can take time for this blue color to develop. They are a solitary fish in Lake Malawi and tend to only act aggressively when spawning.