Pseudotropheus Elongatus Mphanga 5cm

Difficulty:Intermediate

Max Growth Size: 10 -12 cm

Temperament:Territorial, keep with Rift Lake Cichlids

Preferred Water Parameters

: Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius

pH Level: 7.5-8.5

General Hardness: Hard

Diet: Carnivorous feed quality cichlid pallets high in protein  and frozen foods ( brine shrimp or blood worms)

Range: Africa: Lake Malawi

Reproduction: Mouthbrooder: after spawning, the females incubate the eggs in their mouth until the fry are free-swimming. Males will mate with multiple females. The fry are easily raised with first foods such as baby brine shrimp.

Additional Comments: Active rock-dwelling Cichlid, provide plenty of hiding places.