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Chindongo sp."elongatus mpanga" (formerly known as Pseudotropheus sp."elongatus mpanga") is living in the rocky environments of Mpanga Rocks, Chirwa Island and on the reefs nearby Chilumba. This variant can be found in the neighbourhood of Chirwa Island. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 9 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 12 cm, females grow to about 10 cm. Chindongo sp."elongatus mpanga" 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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