Nyassachromis sp. 'mphanga' Mphanga Rocks

Genus:	Nyassachromis
Biotope:	Deep sandy habitats in the northern part of Lake Malawi, recorded at a depth of about 36 m at Mphanga Rocks.
Geographic distribution:	Known only from Mphanga Rocks in the northern part of Lake Malawi.
Typical adult size:	Breeding males up to about 10 cm total length.
Aquarium setup:	Requires open sandy substrate to allow males to construct tall sand turrets with a slightly slanted spawning dish on top.
Breeding:	Territorial males build tall turrets on open sand. The spawning dish at the top of the structure is slightly inclined.
Aggression:	Males are territorial during the breeding period and defend their constructed turrets.
Special notes:	Considered probably the smallest species within the genus based on the maximum size of breeding males.

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