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Pseudotropheus Acei
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| Common name | Yellow-tailed Acei |
| Scientific name | Pseudotropheus Acei |
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| 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 | Combine with other Malawi cichlids, generally a less aggressive mbuna. |
| Temperature | 23-28oC (73-82oF) |
| Water chemistry | Hard and alkaline: pH 7.6-8.6 ; GH 7 plus ; KH 10-12 |
| Feeding | Omnivore: feed flake and frozen foods, include a vegetable component. |
| Sexing | Males and females have almost identical colouration, adult males will
generally have brighter colours. |
| Breeding | Mouthbrooder |
| Comments |
There is another colour variation of this fish, commonly known as the white-tailed acei or Pseudotropheus acei "Ngara".
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