Edit Pseudotropheus sp. 'acei'
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Name
Scientific name
Pseudotropheus sp. 'acei'
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Pseudotropheus sp. 'acei' is an undescribed mbuna endemic to the western side of Lake Malawi, around Nkhata Bay, Senga Bay and Karonga. In …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
125mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.6–8.8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Malawi, Lake Malawi
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Malawi. It is found on the lake's western side, around Nkhata Bay, Senga Bay, Ngara, Ruarwe, Bandawe, Karonga and the South Rukuru River.
Habitat
It inhabits both rocky and sandy shorelines but tends to be associated with submerged rocks and other objects in the latter case.
Aquarium size
Not written yet
Maintenance
Use piles of rocks to form cave-like structures and hiding places, leaving areas of open water for swimming. The rockwork should be piled quite high as this sp…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 7.6-8.8 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
It will accept most foods offered but vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, blanched spinach, nori etc. should form a large proportion of the diet.…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not especially aggressive for a mbuna. It should not be kept with large mbuna or other boisterous fish but does well with the moderately aggressive species. Ot…
Sexual dimorphism
Not easy to sex. Both sexes exhibit similar colouration and possess egg spots in the anal fin. Male fish however tend to grow larger and are more brightly colo…
Reproduction
Possible. Maternal mouthbrooder. It should be spawned in a species tank in a harem of one male and at least 3 females. A 48" aquarium is a good size (although …
Notes
This is an excellent beginner's species as it is relatively peaceful and easily bred. Despite being undescribed to science it is widely available in the hobby.…
References
References
No references