Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Genus:	Tropheops
Biotope:	Rocky and intermediate sediment-rich habitats, usually at depths of 5–20 m.
Geographic distribution:	Rare at Makulawe Point (Likoma Island) but common at the northeastern end of Likoma Island; also recorded along the mainland shore between Undu Reef (Tanzania) and Cobwé (Mozambique).
Typical adult size:	Males up to 9 cm total length; females up to 7 cm.
Sexual dimorphism:	Females are bluish brown; males are larger and more intensely colored.
Recommended aquarium size:	An aquarium volume of at least 300 L with a minimum tank length of 120 cm is recommended.
Aquarium setup:	Provide ample rock structures and shelters to reduce aggression and allow weaker individuals to retreat.
Diet:	Feeds on algae, diatoms and associated microorganisms from the aufwuchs.
Aggression:	Aggressive within the species; toward other species mainly during spawning.
Special notes:	An elongate southern Tropheops formerly included in the Pseudotropheus elongatus species group. Closely resembles Tropheops sp. ‘elongatus chizumulu’, but differs in head shape and habitat preference.