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Protomelas sp."spilonotus mozambique" is found in rocky environments in the upper water level, mainly in the neighbourhood of the intermediate zones from rocks to sand. This species can be found along the eastern coast of the lake between Wikihi and Hai Reef. The males of these species can grow to about 18 cm in the lake. In the aquarium however they can grow taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 21 cm, females grow to about 17 cm. Protomelas sp."spilonotus mozambique" is a cichlid which can be hold best with multiple females in a large tank with a lot of swimming space. 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 feeding themselves with invertebrates and insects which they find in the water. 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. 
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