Pseudotropheus sp. "Acei" (Msuli)

	Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus sp. "Acei" (Msuli)
	Pronunciation: s -d -tr -f - s
	Common Name(s): Yellow Tail Acei
	Geo. Origin: Msuli
	Habitat: Sand
	Diet: Omnivore
	Gender Differences: Monomorphic
	Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
	Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
	Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
	Maximum Size: 6"
	Temperature: 78-82°F
	pH: 7.8-8.6
	Water Hardness: Hard
	Difficulty: 1

Images:

Female 1 Adult male 1 Adult male 2 Female 2 Female 3 On the prowl ​

Photo Credit: Marc Elieson

Articles:

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Comments:

Ps. Acei feeds on algae that have grown on wood. This is a popular cichlid in the hobby because of its gentle temperament, great monomorphic colors, and its tendency to swim in the top half of the aquarium (which is unusual for mbuna).