Empress Red Cichlid (Delivery only)

Empress Red Cichlid (Protomelas taeniolatus “Red Empress”)
The Empress Red Cichlid is a gem from Lake Malawi, prized for the magnificent red, orange, and bluish reflections of its adult males. Elegant and slender, it is distinguished by its metallic colors and its relatively peaceful behavior for an African cichlid. It's an excellent choice for aquarists looking to add a royal touch to their Malawi tank.

Characteristics:
Adult size: 13 to 16 cm
Temperament: Mildly territorial, calm
Swimming zone: Middle to bottom

Water parameters:
Temperature: 24 to 28 °C
pH: 7.8 to 8.6
GH: 10 to 20 °dGH
KH: 8 to 12 °dKH

Tips:
Keep in a harem in an aquarium of 300 L or more, with rocky and sandy decor. It thrives in well-oxygenated, stable, and low-stress water. Its color intensity increases with a varied diet rich in spirulina, crustaceans, and quality proteins. It cohabits well with other peaceful Haps or Aulonocaras of similar size.