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Pseudotropheus sp."elongatus ngkuyo" is living in rocky environments. Mainly they can be found near Ngkuyo Island but also along the Tanzanian coast between Undu Point and Njambe. This variant can be found along the rocky coasts in the neighbourhood of Mbamba Bay. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 11 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 13 cm, females grow to about 10 cm. Pseudotropheus sp."elongatus ngkuyo" can behave intolerant against equal species, against other inhabitants they are generally 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 which they find on the rocks and they are also eating plankton in the water in front of these 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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