Familia: Cichlidae
Red Empress es un cíclido de agua dulce originario de lago Malawi, África. Alcanza 8.5–12.4 cm; temperatura 24–26 °C.
A Cichlidae species native to Lake Malawi, Africa: Protomelas taeniolatus lives bottom-dwelling over lakes and slow rivers with structure. Assertive but manageable with space and structure. Adults reach 8.5–12.4 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Large robust catfish.
Dificultad: moderada. Assertive but manageable with space and structure.
Mantén el agua a 24–26 °C. 24–26 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.
Tamaño adulto: 8.5–12.4 cm. Mínimo 185 L.
Accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Sí, con criterio. Assertive but manageable with space and structure — combínalo con Large robust catfish — Ignore the posturing below. Aleja Small or timid fish — Bullied relentlessly.
De lago Malawi, África: lakes and slow rivers with structure, con still to gentle current.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
Cave or substrate spawner with prolonged parental care. Often striking; males larger and brighter.