Chindongo sp. 'elongatus masimbwe' Masimbwe Island
Genus:
Chindongo
Biotope:
Intermediate habitat.
Typical adult size:
Approximately 12 cm total length.
Recommended aquarium size:
300 L.
Aquarium setup:
Provide sufficient rockwork with multiple hiding places.
One male should be kept with 3–4 females.
Can also be maintained in larger groups (e.g. 3 males with 9 females).
Suitable tank mates include robust algivorous mbuna from the genera
Cynotilapia, Melanochromis, Metriaclima, Pseudotropheus and Tropheops.
Diet:
Herbivorous.
Primarily feeds on algae (Aufwuchs).
Aggression:
Intraspecific aggression can be pronounced.
Generally tolerant toward other species.
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