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Chindongo sp."elongatus mbenji brown" (formerly known as Pseudotropheus sp."elongatus mbenji brown") is living in the shallow parts of the rocky coasts near Mbenji Island, Nkhomo Reef and along the westcoast in the neighbourhood of Sani. This variant can be found near Chia Lagoon. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 9 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 11 cm, females grow to about 8 cm. Chindongo sp."elongatus mbenji brown" 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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