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Pseudotropheus acei

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Yellow Tail Acei
Two Juveniles
Species Pseudotropheus acei
Family Cichlidae
Difficulty Easy
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 7.8 - 8.6
Temp. 298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R

300.928 K
27.778 °C
541.67 °R
78 -82 °F (25.6-27.8°C)

Water Hardness

15-25 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Common
Diet

Herbivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-12 years

Habitat

Lake Malawi

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Yellow-Tailed Acei, Yellow Tail Acei

[edit] Sexing

How to determine sex

[edit] Tank compatibility

Keep with other African Cichlids from Lake Malawi, these seem to be slightly less aggressive than others though, so a highly aggressive environment is probably not suited for them.

[edit] Diet

Dietary information

[edit] Feeding regime

See also: General Feeding Regime

[edit] Environment Specifics

How to provide an appropriate habitat for this animal

[edit] Behaviour

As with most African Cichlid species, this fish is aggressive and is not suitable for a community tank.

[edit] Identification

How to identify the animal

[edit] External links

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