The Chipokae loves patches of sand in between the rocky outlay of their habitat. Melanochromis Chipokae have two horizontal bars that run across their body along the lateral line to the base part of the dorsal fin. The males are navy blue with some light blue fins and bars instead of black and white and the females are yellow and brown
| Scientific name | Common Name | Size | Temperament |
| Melanochromis chipokae | Chipokae | 120mm | Aggressive |
| Water Temperature | Water pH | Tank size | Diet |
| 25-28oC | 7.5 - 9.0 | 250 litres | omnivore |