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Tropheops sp."mauve yellow" is living as well in rocky environments as in the intermediate zones from rocks to sand. They can be found along the western coast of the lake between Ngara and Kande Island and along the eastern coast between Chiloelo and Makonde. This variant can be found near Magunga Reef on the eastern coast of the lake. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 12 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 14 cm, females grow to about 10 cm. Tropheops sp."mauve yellow" 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 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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