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Protomelas taeniolatus
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| Red Empress | |
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| Male Red Empress | |
| Species | Protomelas taeniolatus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 15.24 cm
5-6 " (12.7-15.2cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.5 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Spindle Hap, Haplochromis Red Empress
[edit] Sexing
- The male has a red body with blue head, the female is grey.
[edit] Breeding
- This fish is a Mouth Brooder. Males can be aggressive during breeding to the point of killing a disinterested female. Males will claim and defend a large territory during this time.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Fairly peaceful for an African Cichlid, should be kept with similar Malawi Cichlids, peaceful Mbuna and Synodontis catfish.
[edit] Diet
- Feed quality flakes and pellets, spirulina and supplement the diet with blanched vegetables.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Provide with hiding places/caves. Prefers a tank with a lot of rockwork.
[edit] Behaviour
- Typical African Cichlid when breeding. Enjoys digging in gravel or sand.
[edit] Identification
- An attractive elongate oval fish that is vivid blue around the head with hints of red and green through the body. The dorsal fin is edged in white.
[edit] Pictures
 Red Empress |
[edit] External links
- Fishbase
- Protomelas taeniolatus by Wikipedia
- Aquahobby
- Cichlid Forum
