Red Empress Sanga Bay Care Guide
Protomelas taeniolatus
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 15 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.6 – 8.6
- Min Tank Size
- 250L (66 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that eats algae, plant matter, small invertebrates and other meaty foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include similarly sized peaceful Malawi haps, peacocks and other compatible non-aggressive Lake Malawi cichlids.
Good to Know
Protomelas taeniolatus is commonly called the Red Empress because mature males can display striking red-orange flanks and blue facial markings.
Gender Differences
Males develop vivid red, orange and blue breeding colours, while females are generally smaller and drab brown or grey with subdued markings.
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