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Melanochromis melanopterus is living along rocky coasts and can be found in probably entire Lake Malawi with the exception of the Islands Chinyankwazi and Chinyamwezi. This variant can be found in the neighbourhood of Likoma Island. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 13 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 15 cm, females grow to about 10 cm. Melanochromis melanopterus can behave intolerant against equal male, 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 little fish, invertebrates and 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 algea like spirulina pellets or flakes is very important to them so this should not be missing on their menu. 
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