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Pseudotropheus interruptus (formerly known as Melanochromis interruptus) can be found along the rocky coast of the southwestern part of Chizumulu Island. They can also be found at Likoma Island, Nkhata Bay and Thumbi West Island but probably they where expanded in these places. These examples were caught in the neighbourhood of Chiwi Rock, a little southwest from Chizumulu Island. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 9 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 11 cm, females grow to about 8 cm. Pseudotropheus interruptus can behave intolerant against equal male species, against other inhabitants they are in general tolerant. You can best keep this species with multiple females and other mbuna in an aquarium with a lot of hiding places. In the lake they are mainly feeding themselves with the algae which they gather 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 algea like spirulina pellets or flakes is very important to them so this should not be missing on their menu. 
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