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Tropheops sp."aurora" is found in the northeastern part of the lake between Lundu and Mbamba Bay. They are living there in sedimentfree rocky habitats on an average depth between 5 and 15 metres. These examples were found in the neighbourhood of Higga Reef. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 13 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 11 cm. Tropheops sp."aurora" can behave very 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 from 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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