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Tropheops sp."red cheek north" is found in the upper water levels in rocky environments between Ikombe and Magunga Reef. This species shows much similarity with the Tropheops sp."red cheek" which is found in the neighbourhood of the islands Likoma and Chizumulu. This variant is found near Magunga Reef. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 12 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 14 cm, females grow to about 10 cm. Tropheops sp."red cheek north" is a very intolerant cichlid against all inhabitants in the aquarium. 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 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 algae like spirulina pellets or flakes is very important to them so this should not be missing on their menu. 
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