Fire Blue Empress Ndiwe Care Guide
Protomelas taeniolatus sp.
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Bioload Score
8400
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 20.0 cm / 8.0"
- Temperature
- 25–28°C (77–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.8 – 8.6
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Lake Malawi
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Protomelas taeniolatus is omnivorous, and its diet should include high-quality pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and small fish.
Community Compatibility
They can be kept with other peaceful to semi-aggressive Malawi cichlids of similar size and temperament. However, avoid keeping them with overly aggressive or territorial species.
Gender Differences
Males are typically larger and display more vibrant colors, often showcasing red and blue hues.
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