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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Genus: Chindongo
Biotope: Sediment-free rocky habitat. Found at depths between approximately 5 and 30 meters.
Geographic distribution: Lake Malawi (Mphanga area).
Typical adult size: Males up to about 9 cm, females around 7 cm total length.
Recommended aquarium size: 250 L or larger.
Aquarium setup: Rock-dominated setup with plenty of caves and hiding places. Recommended stocking is one male with 3–4 females, or larger groups in sufficiently spacious aquaria.
Diet: Herbivorous aufwuchs feeder. Primarily feeds on algae scraped from rock surfaces.
Breeding: Presumed maternal mouthbrooder, as typical for the genus Chindongo.
Aggression: Highly aggressive within the species. Aggression toward other species is mainly related to territorial defense.
Special notes: An elongatus-complex population known from the Mphanga area.

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