Taiwan Reef Cichlid (Protomelas sp. Steveni Taiwan) - (No Online Purchases)

Name: Taiwan Reef Cichlid- In store pick up only

Scientific Name: Protomelas sp. “Steveni Taiwan”

Description: A colourful African cichlid, with mature males developing a brilliant blue head, yellow to orange flanks and contrasting fin markings. Females and juveniles are generally silver-grey with darker markings. An active, moderately territorial species that colours up as it matures.

Origin: Lake Malawi, East Africa; named after Taiwanee Reef in the lake.

pH: Approximately 7.8–8.5; prefers hard, alkaline water.

Temperature: Around 24–28°C.

Adult Size: Approximately 15–20 cm, with males generally larger than females.

Lifespan: Approximately 8–10 years with good care.

Food: Omnivorous. Feed quality cichlid pellets or flakes, including vegetable-based foods, supplemented with frozen brine shrimp, mysis and small amounts of krill. Provide a varied diet and avoid mammal meat.

Compatibility: Best kept with similarly sized Malawi haps and suitable peacock cichlids. Avoid highly aggressive mbuna, small fish that could be swallowed and timid species. Males become more territorial when breeding; one male with several females can work in a sufficiently spacious aquarium.

Habitat: Provide a large freshwater aquarium, preferably with a sandy substrate, rock formations and plenty of open swimming space. Use rocks to create sheltered areas and break up sightlines. Maintain strong filtration, good oxygenation and regular water changes.