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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.

 

 

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Pelvicachromis taeniatus
FEMALE (Nigerian Red)
Image provided by Mia Woodman