Mpanga Elongatus Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Mpanga Elongatus in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 120 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept with other robust Lake Malawi cichlids of similar size and temperament. Avoid keeping with peaceful or much smaller fish. A single male with multiple females is often recommended to diffuse aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires a rocky aquascape with numerous caves and hiding places to establish territories and reduce aggression. A sand substrate is preferred. Excellent filtration and regular water changes are crucial due to their messy eating habits and high bioload. Provide a diet rich in spirulina and vegetable matter.

Water parameters

Temperature

76-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

7.8-8.6

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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