Located at Lupingu & Manda, Tanzania; Ntekete & Nkhomo Reef, Malawi; Wikihi, Mara Point, & Chiloelo. Diet in the wild consists of microinvertebrates found in the sand.
The aquarium should have some rockwork but still provide open swimming space both along the bottom and mid-tank region. Feed a quality cichlid flake/pellet food, supplement occasionally with frozen brine, krill or mysis and spirulina.