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Chindongo sp."elongatus masimbwe" (formerly known as Pseudotropheus sp."elongatus masimbwe") is mainly living in the rocky environments of Masimbwe Island and more restricted near Likoma Island and the accompanying Mbamba Islands. They are mainly living there in groups close to the rocks where they feed themselves with plankton. These examples were found near Masimbwe Island, a little southern of Likoma Island. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 12 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 14 cm, females grow to about 10 cm. Chindongo sp."elongatus masimbwe" can behave intolerant against equal species, against other inhabitants they are in general tolerant. You can best keep this species with multiple females and other mbunas in an aquarium with a lot of hiding places. In the lake they are mainly feeding themselves with plankton and algae which they find on the rocks. In the aquarium they are comfortable with any food. They take everything they get offered, like spirulina pellets, mysis, artemia, cyclops and shrimp-peas mix. Food rich of algae like spirulina pellets or flakes is very important to them so this should not be missing on their menu. 
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