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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Chindongo sp. 'elongatus nkhata blue' Nkhata Bay
Genus: Chindongo
Biotope: Rocky habitat, often in areas with relatively little sediment. Typically associated with rock faces and crevices.
Geographic distribution: Lake Malawi, western shore around the Nkhata Bay region.
Typical adult size: Approximately 10–12 cm total length.
Recommended aquarium size: 300 L or larger.
Aquarium setup: Rock-dominated aquarium with many caves and visual barriers. Best kept as one male with several females, or in larger groups only in sufficiently spacious tanks.
Diet: Herbivorous aufwuchs feeder. Grazes algae and associated microorganisms from rock surfaces.
Breeding: Presumed maternal mouthbrooder, as typical for Chindongo species.
Aggression: High intraspecific aggression. Territorial males may be aggressive toward similar mbuna species.
Special notes: A blue-colored elongatus-type population from the Nkhata Bay area.

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