Cichlid Community with Caution - Mbunas
The Yellow Tail Acei is a beautiful Mbuna cichlid from Lake Malawi. Characterised by their blue body and yellow tail, they are regarded as a fairly peaceful Mbuna and so can be housed with peacocks and haps whereas othe Mbuna are less suited.
Species – Pseudotropheus Acei
Current Size – 7cm
Adult Length – 16cm
Temperature Range – 23 - 28°C
pH Range – 7.5 – 8.5
Special Requirements - All African Cichlids are territorial to other males. The more rocks and hiding places they have the better.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – The Acei is a fairly peaceful Mbuna. It can be kept with other Mbuna’s or with some of the tougher Haps and peacocks. It can also be kept with Synodontis cats.
Feeding – This cichlid is an omnivore. Their diet should consist of vegetable matter. An all-purpose, high quality cichlid formula can be used as a basic diet. Including vegetable supplements to their diet will help with overall health.
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
