Species Profiles -> Cichlids -> Pelvicachromis taeniatus "Moliwe"

Pelvicachromis taeniatus (Pelvicachromis taeniatus)

Synonyms:	Purple Cichlid
Stats:	Adult Size: 4" (10 cm) Temp: 77-82 F (25-28 C) Tank: 24" (60 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Acidic water, with caves and plants, arranged in darker colors. Some species require even more acidic water.
Diet:	Anything. Will take flake, live, frozen, or pellet. Very undemanding.
Breeding:	Easy. Males have longer fin extensions, and females have red bellies. Prefer pots or tubes to spawn in. Fry can be fed prepared liquid food and crushed flake.
Sociability:	Fairly peaceful for a cichlid. Can be very aggressive when breeding, and rarely are fry lost to predators.
Related Spec:	Pelvicachromis subocellatus Pelvicachromis pulcher Pelvicachromis humilis Pelvicachromis roloffi
Special Info:	This cichlid comes in various morphs depending on original collection locations. Morphs include, Moliwe and Nigerian Red.