Chindongo sp. 'elongatus mbenji brown' Mbenji Island
Genus:
Chindongo
Biotope:
Rocky habitat rich in sediment; also occurs in the intermediate habitat.
Typical adult size:
Males up to 10 cm, females up to 8 cm.
Recommended aquarium size:
300 L.
Aquarium setup:
Minimum aquarium length of 120 cm.
Provide abundant rockwork with numerous caves and hiding places.
Can be housed together with other robust omnivorous mbuna species.
Diet:
Omnivorous.
Feeds on algae, diatoms, and various microorganisms from sediment-rich aufwuchs.
Aggression:
Aggressive within the species.
Toward other species aggression is mainly limited to territorial defense.
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