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Tropheops sp."elongatus namalenje" can only be found near Namalenje Island in the southern part of the lake. They are living there in rocky environments which are rich of sediment and close under the surface to a depth of about 7 metres. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 12 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 14 cm, females grow to about 10 cm. Tropheops sp."elongatus namalenje" is a species that is usually quite fiercely in defending his territory against any intruder. So, in the aquarium they can be quite intolerant towards the other inhabitants. You can best keep this species with multiple females and other mbunas in a large aquarium with a lot of hiding places. In the lake they are mainly feeding themselves with loose-fitting algae from the rocks and plankton. 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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