Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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.