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Protomelas sp."steveni imperial" is found in deeper regions at the rocky coasts, but also in intermediate zones from rocks to sand. It's a species with several geographic variants which are different in color and they can be found all around the lake, however, they were not found yet in the southeastern part of the lake. This variant can be found near Likoma Island. The males of these species can grow to about 17 cm in the lake. In the aquarium however they can grow taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 20 cm, females grow to about 15 cm. Protomelas sp."steveni imperial" is a cichlid which can be hold best with multiple females and other peaceful species in a large tank with a lot of swimming space and hiding places. It's possible to keep them together with peaceful mbunas but it's necessary there's enough space for them. 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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