A popular and colorful African Rift Lake Cichlid, the Demasoni Is found along the rocky shoreline areas of Lake Malawi. In the wild, these fish are found in loose aggregations, with males taking up and defending territories among the rocks. In the aquarium, they are aggressive and territorial but far less so than many other African Cichlid species, which combined with their small adult size has made them one of the more popular species in the genus. Demasoni Cichlids are largely herbivores and should be fed a diet high in algae or vegetable matter. Although hardy and very adaptable, they will display their best coloration in hard, alkaline water.