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Chindongo socolofi (formerly known as Pseudotropheus socolofi) is found in intermediate zones from rocks to sand between Tumbi Point and Cobwe. This albino variant however is a breeding type, so, this species is not living in Lake Malawi. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 10 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 socolofi is a reasonable peaceful cichlid, mutual and against other species they are very tolerant. You can best keep this species with multiple females and with other not too agressive mbunas in an aquarium with a lot of hiding places. In the lake they are mainly feeding themselves with invertebrates 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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