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These two examples of a male Tropheops Mutant were found in an intermediate zone from rocks to sand but close to the rocks in the neighbourhood of Makonde. These kind of mutants have been found already more often on several places along the Tanzanian coast, however only males, untill now it`s not clear which kind of female belongs to them 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, matching females however are not found until now. Tropheops Mutant is a very intolerant cichlid against all inhabitants in the aquarium. 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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