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Genus: Chindongo
Biotope: Rocky habitat with significant sediment presence. Occurs among rocks and crevices at depths of approximately 4–25 m.
Geographic distribution: Lake Malawi, Tanzanian coast.
Typical adult size: Males up to about 10 cm, females around 8 cm total length.
Recommended aquarium size: 300 L.
Aquarium setup: Minimum tank length of 120 cm. Provide abundant rockwork with many caves and hiding places. Suitable for keeping with other robust, omnivorous mbuna.
Diet: Omnivorous. Feeds on algae, diatoms, and microorganisms from sediment-rich aufwuchs.
Breeding: Presumed maternal mouthbrooder, as with other members of the genus.
Aggression: Aggressive within the species. Toward other species mostly aggressive during breeding.
Special notes: Tanzanian elongatus-type population with ornamented appearance.

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