(Please note that the fish shown in the photo is only a representative of what an adult specimen would look like. The color may vary based on the age and sex of the fish you receive.)
Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus Acei
Common Name: Yellow Tail Acei Cichlid
Adult Size: 4.5 inches
Life Expectancy: 8 years
Habitat: Lake Malawi, Africa
Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons
Ideal Tank Conditions:
- Temperature Range: 78°F
- pH Range: 7.0 - 8.0
- Water Hardness: 5 - 15
Temperament: Moderately aggressive
Diet & Nutrition: Herbivore - feed green vegetables and flake/pellets with spirulina
Breeding & Spawning: Typical Mbuna mouthbrooders.
Gender: Males tend to be more brightly colored.
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Freshwater Compatibility Chart
