{"product_id":"mpanga-african-cichlid-pseudotropheus-sp-elongatus-mpanga","title":"Mpanga African Cichlid (Pseudotropheus sp. “elongatus Mpanga”)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden @[53.5rem]\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMpanga African Cichlid Care\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA striking Lake Malawi Mbuna with bold blue-and-black markings and flashes of yellow through the fins!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mpanga Cichlid is an energetic, rock-dwelling African cichlid valued for its intense colour and confident personality. Males develop vivid blue vertical bands with bright yellow edging on the fins, making them an impressive addition to a carefully planned Mbuna aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePseudotropheus\u003c\/em\u003e sp. “elongatus Mpanga”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mpanga Mbuna \/ Elongatus Mpanga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Malawi, Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–12 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive and territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend an aquarium of at least 250 litres. Provide plenty of rockwork, caves and visual barriers while leaving open areas for swimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a temperature of 24–28°C and a pH between 7.5 and 8.6. Hard, alkaline water with stable conditions is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept with similarly sized and confident Lake Malawi Mbuna. Avoid peaceful community fish, slow-moving species and Mbuna with very similar colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep one male with several females where possible. Avoid keeping multiple males unless the aquarium is large, heavily decorated and appropriately stocked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mpanga Cichlids are primarily algae-grazing omnivores. Feed a quality spirulina-based Mbuna pellet or flake, supplemented with vegetable-rich foods. Avoid excessive amounts of fatty or high-protein food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is a maternal mouthbrooder. After spawning, the female carries the fertilised eggs and developing fry in her mouth until they are ready to swim independently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the right setup and tank mates, Mpanga Cichlids are active, colourful fish that make an outstanding addition to a Lake Malawi display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaxonomic references may also place members of the elongatus group within the genus Chindongo, although this Mpanga form remains widely traded as Pseudotropheus sp. “elongatus Mpanga.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Top Fin Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44200594800714,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/4436\/3338\/files\/mpanga.jpg?v=1789289876","url":"https:\/\/www.topfinaquatics.co.nz\/products\/mpanga-african-cichlid-pseudotropheus-sp-elongatus-mpanga","provider":"Top Fin Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}