Pseudotropheus acei

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Yellow Tail Acei
Two Juveniles
Species Pseudotropheus sp
Difficulty Easy
Min. Tank Size 208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL

55 US Gallons (208.2L)

Size 15.24 cm

5-6 " (12.7-15.2cm)

pH 7.8 - 8.6
Temp. 298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R

300.928 K
27.778 °C
541.67 °R
78 -82 °F (25.6-27.8°C)

Water Hardness

15-25

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Common
Diet

Herbivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Yellow-Tailed Acei, Yellow Tail Acei

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Pseudotropheus Acei

[edit] Sexing

How to determine sex

[edit] Tank compatibility

Tank Compatibility issues

[edit] Diet

Dietary information

[edit] Feeding regime

See also: General Feeding Regime

[edit] Environment Specifics

How to provide an appropriate habitat for this animal

[edit] Behaviour

As with most Cichlid species, this fish is mildly aggressive and is not suitable for a community tank.

[edit] Identification

How to identify the animal

[edit] External links

Facts about Pseudotropheus acei
Availability Common
Common name Yellow Tail Acei
Diet Herbivore  +
Difficulty Easy
Family Cichlidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 6 in (15.24 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 25  +
Maximum pH 8.6  +
Maximum temperature 300.928 K (27.778 °C, 82 °F, 541.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 55 US Gallon (208.198 liters, 208,197.648 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 15  +
Minimum pH 7.8  +
Minimum temperature 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Pseudotropheus sp, and Pseudotropheus Acei
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