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Petrotilapia pyroscelos is living in very shallow parts near rocky coasts to a depth of about 6 meters and is particularly found in the breakers zone. They can only be found around Chizumulu Island. This species was formerly known as Petrotilapia sp."orange pelvic". In the lake the males of these species can grow to 15 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 16 cm, females grow to about 13 cm. Petrotilapia pyroscelos can behave intolerant against equal species, against other inhabitants they are in general tolerant. You can best keep this species together with multiple females and other mbunas in an aquarium with a lot of hiding places. In the lake they are mainly feeding themselves with 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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