Cichlid - Red Empress

Red Empress Cichlid — 3"

(Protomelas taeniolatus)

One of the most colorful Lake Malawi haplochromine cichlids, prized for its brilliant blue face and fiery red-orange body as it matures. At 3", these juveniles are beginning to show adult coloration and will continue to develop into spectacular display fish. Active but generally less aggressive than many Mbuna, making them an excellent choice for larger African cichlid communities.

Max Size:
~6-7"

Minimum Aquarium Size:
75 gallons

Diet:
High-quality cichlid pellets, spirulina foods, frozen mysis shrimp, krill