| Family: | CICHLIDAE |
| Species: |
Pseudotropheus elongatus |
| Common Name: |
Elongate mbuna |
| Size: | Up to 4″ (10cm ) females slightly smaller. |
| Habitat: | AFRICA: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in Nkata Bay and Mbamba Bay. |
| Min Tank Size: | 40 gallon or larger. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous, flake, frozen and live. Needs algae to supplement. |
| Behavior: | Aggressive to own species one male to four females. |
| Water: | 72 – 81°F (22-27 C); pH range: 7.5 – 8.0; dH range: 9 – 19 |
| Care: | Best in African only tanks with fish of similar sizes and temperament, or species only. |
| Communities: | Territorial keep with other mbuna and synodontis cats. |
| Suitability: | Some experience with more aggressive cichlids. |
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