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Our Guide To Keeping Elongate Mbuna Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Pseudotropheus elongatus
- Common name: Elongate Mbuna
- Family: Cichlidae
- Origin: Lake Malawi in Africa
- Adult length: 12 cm
- Lifespan: 5 to 8 years
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Tank Setup:
- Elongate Mbunas prefer rocky habitats with plenty of hiding places and caves.
- Provide a tank with plenty of hiding spots and rock formations to mimic their natural environment.
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Water Parameters:
- Maintain water parameters with a pH of 7.5 to 8.5 and a temperature between 23 to 28°C (73 to 82°F).
- Water hardness should be moderately hard to hard, around 10 to 20 dGH.
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- Provide efficient filtration to maintain water quality and oxygenation, as well as gentle to moderate water flow.
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Diet:
- Elongate Mbunas are herbivores and feed primarily on algae and biofilm. Include a diet high in vegetable matter such as spirulina-based flakes or pellets.
- Supplement their diet with occasional feedings of live or frozen foods like brine shrimp or bloodworms.
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Tank mates:
- Elongate Mbunas are territorial and aggressive, especially towards conspecifics and similar-looking species. Keep them with other Lake Malawi cichlids that can withstand their aggression.
- Avoid keeping them with smaller or more passive fish that may become targets of aggression.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Elongate Mbunas are highly territorial and can be aggressive towards other fish, especially during breeding times.
- Provide plenty of hiding places and territories to reduce aggression within the tank.
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