Cynotilapia sp."elongatus chitimba"
Cynotilapia sp."elongatus chitimba" can only be found in Chitimba Bay. They are living in an intermediate zone which mainly exists of sand, just a single rock and some big sandstones which are partially covered with sediment.
In the lake the males of these species can grow to 10 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 12 cm, females grow to about 10 cm.
Cynotilapia sp."elongatus chitimba" can behave reasonable intolerant against equal species, against other inhabitants they are in general tolerant.
You can best keep this species with multiple females and other mbuna, and a lot of hiding places in the aquarium.
In the lake they are mainly feeding themselves with algae which they find on 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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