| Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus sp. "Acei" (Msuli) |
| Pronunciation: s
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| 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 |
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). |