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| Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus sp. "Elongatus Aggressive" |
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| Pronunciation: s
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| Geo. Origin: Southside of Lake Malawi |
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| Habitat: Sediment-Free Rocky Habitat |
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| Diet: Herbivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Highly Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 5" |
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| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
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| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
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| Water Hardness: Hard |
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| Difficulty: 3 |
| Images: |
Male at Zimbabwe Rock |
| Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
| Comments: |
| Elongatus Aggresive is one of the elogatus species that does not press their lips to the rocks to get the algae of, but in stead bite and knibble the aufwuchs. The females are in this case also defending the territory probably meaning they life in areas with less food sources. |
