Yellow-tail Acei, scientifically known as Pseudotropheus acei, is a type of Mbuna cichlid fish from Lake Malawi.
It comes in two varieties, one is yellow-tailed (Msuli), and the other is white-tailed (Ngara).
This fish is popular among aquarists due to its blue body and yellow tail.
Discovered by Regan in 1922, it was first thought to be a different species but was later confirmed as Pseudotropheus.
Yellow-tail Acei likes areas with sand, rocks, and sunken logs. This fish has adapted to eat algae from submerged logs and roots using its flat teeth.
In the wild, it’s found in groups of 30 to 50 around large logs or smaller groups of 3 to 10 near rocky areas.
Yellow-tail Acei Interesting Facts
- Yellow-tail Acei is a Mbuna cichlid fish from Lake Malawi with a blue body and yellow or white tail.
- Discovered in 1922, it lives in shallow water among sand, rocks, and sunken logs.
- Adapted to eat algae using flat teeth, they form groups around large logs or rocky areas.
- Grows up to 3.9 inches (10 centimeters) long, popular among aquarium enthusiasts for its vibrant colors.
Yellow-tail Acei Habitat
Yellow-tail Acei is a Mbuna cichlid fish from Lake Malawi.
This fish usually lives in shallow water but sometimes goes near the surface, which is rare for Mbuna cichlids.
| Water Temperature: | Unknown |
| Water pH: | Unknown |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Yellow-tail Acei Physical Characteristics
Size: 3.9 inches (10 centimeters)
Yellow-tail Acei grows up to 3.9 inches (10 centimeters) long.
Yellow-tail Acei Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Pseudotropheus |
| Scientific Name: | Pseudotropheus acei |
| Also Known As: | Yellow-tail Acei |
| Conservation Status: | Unknown |