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Name

Scientific name

Chindongo elongatus

Described by

Authority Fryer, Year 1956, Bracketed

Family

Cichlidae

Common names

Elongate Mbuna

Photograph credits

All 2 credited

Summary

The elongate mbuna, Chindongo elongatus, is a slender cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, found in Mbamba Bay and Nkata Bay. Over 30 different …

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

135mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8

Hardness

10–25dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Territorial

Social needs

One male with several females

Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Malawi, Tanzania, Lake Malawi

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Endemic to Lake Malawi. It is found in Mbamba Bay and Nkata Bay.

Habitat

It inhabits shallow water in rocky areas, commonly being found in association with small rocks. Its habitats are characterised by having little or no sediment.

Aquarium size

120 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~137 litres.

Maintenance

Use piles of rocks to form cave-like structures and hiding places, leaving areas of open water for swimming. A substrate of sand is preferable. Algal growth sh…

Water conditions

Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 7.6-8.8 Hardness: 10-25°H

Diet

It will accept most foods offered but vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, blanched spinach, nori etc. should form a large proportion of the diet.…

Behaviour and compatibility

One of the most aggressive and territorial mbuna. It should not be kept with peace loving species such as Peacocks or Utaka but it can be combined with other m…

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Sexual dimorphism

Adult males are usually larger and have brighter egg spots on the anal fin than females.

Reproduction

Possible but not easy. Maternal mouthbrooder. It should be spawned in a species tank in a harem of one male and at least 4-6 females. A 48" aquarium is a good …

Notes

Over 30 different forms of this species occur in Lake Malawi. These should not be mixed in the aquarium as they will hybridise freely. C. elongatus differs mor…

References

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