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Pseudotropheus sp."thin stripe" is living in rocky environments on an average depth between 5 and 30 metres where they often hide in caves. They can be found near Membe Point, Mbako Point and Maingano Island (all on or near Likoma Island) and also near Hai Reef and Undu Reef in front of the tanzanian coast. These examples were found in the neighbourhood of Undu Reef. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 8 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 10 cm, females grow to about 8 cm. Sometimes Pseudotropheus sp."thin stripe" 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 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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