Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Chindongo sp. 'elongatus mbenji brown' Jalo Reef.jpg Chindongo sp. 'elongatus mbenji brown' Mbenji Island.jpg Chindongo sp. 'elongatus mbenji brown' Penga Penga Island.jpg
Previous pageChindongo sp. 'elongatus mbenji brown' Penga Penga Island
Genus: Chindongo
Biotope: Rocky habitat rich in sediment; also occurs in the intermediate habitat.
Typical adult size: Males up to 10 cm, females up to 8 cm.
Recommended aquarium size: 300 L.
Aquarium setup: Minimum aquarium length of 120 cm. Provide abundant rockwork with numerous caves and hiding places. Can be housed together with other robust omnivorous mbuna species.
Diet: Omnivorous. Feeds on algae, diatoms, and various microorganisms from sediment-rich aufwuchs.
Aggression: Aggressive within the species. Toward other species aggression is mainly limited to territorial defense.

Photo: © Larry Johnson