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| Family: |
CICHLIDAE |
| Species: |
Protomelas taeniolatus |
| Common Name: |
Red Empress |
| Size: |
Up to 5.5" (14cm ) females slightly
smaller. |
| Habitat: |
AFRICA: Endemic to Lake Malawi. |
| Min Tank Size: |
75 gallon or larger. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, flake, frozen and live. Supplement with
algae based food. |
| Behavior: |
Aggressive to own species one male per tank, unless
huge. |
| Water: |
72 - 81°F (22-27 C); pH range: 7.5
– 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19 |
| Care: |
Best in African only tanks with fish of similar
sizes and temperament, or species only. |
| Communities: |
Territorial keep with other mbuna and
synodontis cats. |
| Suitability: |
Some experience with more aggressive cichlids. |
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