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

 

Pelvicachromis taeniatus (Pelvicachromis taeniatus )

Synonyms:
Purple Cichlid

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FEMALE (Nigerian Red)
Image provided by Mia Woodman

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 extentions, 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 commection loactions. Morphs include, Moliwe and Nigerian Red.

 

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