Red Empress Cichlid

Scientific Name: Protomelas taeniolatus

origin: native to Lake Malawi, Africa

Appearance:Males have blue heads and bodies with combinations of yellows, reds and oranges. Their tail fins can develop beautiful red and blue spotted coloring. 4.5 to 6 inches

Lifespan: 7-10 years

Tank Size: 55-75 gallons (longer tanks are better to manage territories)

Temperature: 74°F - 82°F pH 7.4 to 8.5

Temperament / Behavior: Mildly to semi-aggressive; territorial with conspecifics (other Red Empress males) but generally peaceful in a community setting

Tank Mates: Best kept with other mildly aggressive African cichlids of similar size (such as Haps and other Peacocks). Avoid keeping them with highly aggressive Mbuna species that might outcompete them for food, or fish that might nip at their long fins

*NOTE: AS A FISH RESCUE, WE DO NOT OFFER GENDER SPECIFIC SEXING ON FISH STOCK. REQUEST FOR MALES OR FEMALES CAN ONLY BE ACCOMMODATED IF THE ITEM SPECIFIES GENDER IN THE DESCRIPTION SUCH AS: MALE BETTA, FEMALE GUPPY, ETC SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

*Pictures in description are similar to fish but not exact