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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		Photo Credit: Peter Repenning Images: Adult male Young adult male Subadult male Adult male XL male Juvenile: note the large eyes Subadult male Adult male XL male [TD] Articles: - Select Article - Species Article Haps Vs. Mbuna Species Article Haps Vs. Mbuna
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In the wild, this cichlid feeds on the biocover with algae constituting the major part of its diet.

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