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| Scientific Name: Protomelas sp. "Steveni Taiwan" (Taiwan Reef) |
| Pronunciation: pr
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| Common Name(s): Taiwan Reef |
| Geo. Origin: Taiwan Reef, Malawi |
| Habitat: Sediment-free rocky habitat |
| Diet: Herbivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Peaceful |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 7" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 1 |
Images: |
Adult male Young adult male Subadult male Adult male XL male Juvenile: note the large eyes Subadult male Adult male XL male |
Photo Credit: Peter Repenning |
Articles: | Species Article Haps Vs. Mbuna |
Comments: |
In the wild, this cichlid feeds on the biocover with algae constituting the major part of its diet. |