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Cynotilapia sp."elongatus mdoka" can only be found along the rocky coasts in the neighbourhood of Mdoka. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 11 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 13 cm, females grow to about 9 cm. Cynotilapia sp."elongatus mdoka" 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 mbuna, and a lot of hiding places in the aquarium. In the lake they are mainly feeding themselves with algae which they find on the rocks and also with plankton in open 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. 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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