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Name
Scientific name
Protomelas sp. steveni "Taiwan reef"
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Protomelas sp. 'steveni taiwan reef' is an undescribed cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, found at Taiwan Reef, Higga Reef and Mbamba Bay Isla…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
140mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Tanzania, Lake Malawi
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi. It is found at Taiwan Reef, with additional populations at Higga Reef and Mbamba Bay Island.
Habitat
It stays around the rocky reefs and island shorelines, sometimes moving into the water column to feed on zooplankton. Males form territories on flat rock surfa…
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 45 ∗ 38 cm - ~205 litres.
Maintenance
Much of the aquarium should contain piles of rocks arranged to form caves and also large flat surfaces on which males will form territories. If you wish to rep…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 7.6-8.8 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
It will accept most foods offered but live and frozen varieties should form part of the diet. Also ensure the fish recieve some vegetable matter in the form of…
Behaviour and compatibility
A gentle species which is not suited to the boisterous mbuna community, although it does become territorial when breeding. Suitable tankmates include Aulonocar…
Sexual dimorphism
The male is larger and much more colourful than the female and has extended dorsal, anal and pelvic fins.
Reproduction
Possible. Maternal mouthbrooder. For the best results, it should be spawned in a species tank. Adult fish tend to be quite expensive, so a more feasible option…
Notes
Protomelas sp. "steveni taiwan reef" is often sold as a subspecies of P. fenestratus, but is actually thought not to be synonymous and is currently undescribed…
References
References
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