Elongatus Cichlid

Elongatus Cichlid

Pseudotropheus elongatus

Also known as: Elongatus Mbuna

💧 Freshwater 🔥 Aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🌿 Herbivore

A slender, torpedo-shaped Mbuna with bold dark blue and light blue vertical bars. More elongated than typical Mbuna.

Tank Size

55 gal
minimum (75+ preferred)

Temperature

75–82°F
24–28°C

pH Range

7.5–8.5
water acidity

Max Size

5"
12.7 cm

Lifespan

8 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Very aggressive Mbuna. Needs lots of rockwork with caves. Keep with other aggressive Mbuna in an overstocked tank.

Feeding

Spirulina pellets, algae wafers, vegetable flakes. Herbivore diet essential.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12" Flowerhorn 12" Midas Cichlid 12" Jewel Cichlid 6" Redhead Cichlid 14" Cuban Cichlid 10"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2"

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