Red Empress Cichlid - Lake Malawi

The Red Empress Protomelas taeniolatus (previously Haplochromis taeniolatus) is very dazzling in its adult male colors. It is an endemic species found only in Lake Malawi, Africa, but there are a number of color variations depending on where in the lake they originate. The females however are not so brilliant. They basically have a silvery colored body with marked with various dark spots, lines or blotches, and sometimes a touch of orange in some fins, also depending on where they come from. Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner Size of fish - inches: 5.9 inches (15.01 cm) Minimum Tank Size: 75 gal (284 L) Temperament: Semi-aggressive Aquarium Hardiness: Moderately hardy Temperature: 73.0 to 82.0° F (22.8 to 27.8° C) Check this awesome website! For your aquascaping supplies, tools & equipments you may visit our Shopee store :)