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	Scientific Name: Protomelas sp. "Steveni Taiwan" (Taiwan Reef)
	Pronunciation: pr -t -m -l s st -v n-
	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.