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Genus: Nyassachromis
Type locality: Monkey Bay, Lake Malawi
Biotope: Open sandy substrates in shallow water, particularly along steeply sloping sandy shores.
Geographic distribution: Reported as having a lake-wide distribution and occurring commonly in suitable sandy habitats.
Typical adult size: Up to about 14 cm total length.
Recommended aquarium size: A minimum tank length of 120 cm and a volume of 350 l are recommended.
Aquarium setup: An aquarium with extensive open sand areas is required to allow construction of spawning structures. Males build sand turrets on open substrate with a characteristically slanted spawning dish on top.
Breeding: Territorial males construct sand turrets on the open sandy floor. The spawning platform is slightly inclined. Breeding takes place at the constructed site.
Aggression: Males are territorial during the breeding period and defend their sand structures.
Special notes: Males of this species construct sand turrets similar in general form to those of N. purpurans, but the spawning dish is more distinctly slanted. The species is regarded as one of the smaller members of the genus compared to larger congeners.

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