Photos taken at Wharf Aquatics
Photos © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Yellow-tailed acei |
| Scientific name: | Pseudotropheus acei |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | 4" (10cm) |
| Origin: | Lake Malawi, East Africa |
| Tank setup: | A few rock caves and a sandy substrate. Well pre-soaked bogwood can be included, as long as the water is sufficiently buffered. |
| Compatibility: | A moderately aggressive species, combine with similar Malawi mbuna. |
| Temperature: | 23-28oC (73-82oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Hard and alkaline: pH 7.6-8.6 ; GH 7 plus ; KH 10-12 ideally, but at least 5-6. |
| Feeding: | Omnivore: feed flake, granular and frozen foods, include a vegetable component. |
| Sexing: | Males and females have almost identical colouration, adult males will
generally have brighter colours. |
| Breeding: | Mouthbrooder, see general article linked below. |
| Comments: |
There is another colour variation of this fish, commonly known as the white-tailed acei or Pseudotropheus acei "Ngara".
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