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Red Empress Cichlid
This stable Red Empress Cichlid profile preserves the historical size-specific URL while presenting the underlying Protomelas taeniolatus identity.
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Red Empress Cichlid profile
Scientific name: Protomelas taeniolatus
Water conditions: FishBase records this freshwater Lake Malawi species at 75-79F (24-26C).
Adult size: FishBase reports a maximum total length of 11.3 cm (about 4.4 inches).
Preferred setup: The reviewed habitat record describes shallow, rocky, sediment-free areas in Lake Malawi.
Diet: FishBase reports grazing on rock aufwuchs along with small invertebrates and zooplankton.
Care and buying notes
- Treat the size and marketing words in the immutable URL as historical seller wording, not a separate biological identity.
- Plan around a rocky Malawi setup and the documented adult size.
- Verify stock, size, and checkout terms with the retailer because no eligible recent offer is in the pinned snapshot.
Reviewed species facts
- Protomelas taeniolatus is endemic to Lake Malawi.
- FishBase records the species in shallow rocky habitat.
- The stable URL is retained even though the shopper-facing name is shortened to Red Empress Cichlid.
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Current seller offers
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Current offer overview
- Overview: Red Empress Cichlid currently has 0 offers across 0 stores.
- Adult size: Adult size is not consistently listed across current offers.
- Care snapshot: Use the species page and seller notes to confirm water targets, diet, and acclimation steps before checkout.
- Tank fit notes: Verify final adult size and behavior compatibility before mixing with existing stock.
- Compatibility: Review temperament and schooling requirements from reliable husbandry sources before purchase.
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