Pseudotropheus acei

Common name	Yellow-tailed acei	Photos taken at Wharf Aquatics © Sean Evans
Scientific name	Pseudotropheus acei
Synonyms
Size	4" (10cm)
Origin	Lake Malawi, East Africa
Tank setup	A few rock caves and a sandy substrate, well pre-soaked bogwood can be included, as long as the water is sufficiently buffered.
Compatibility	Combine with other Malawi cichlids, generally a less aggressive mbuna.
Temperature	23-28oC (73-82oF)
Water chemistry	Hard and alkaline: pH 7.6-8.6 ; GH 7 plus ; KH 10-12
Feeding	Omnivore: feed flake and frozen foods, include a vegetable component.
Sexing	Males and females have almost identical colouration, adult males will generally have brighter colours.
Breeding	Mouthbrooder
Comments	There is another colour variation of this fish, commonly known as the white-tailed acei or Pseudotropheus acei "Ngara".

See also the Malawi mbuna section for more detailed info on keeping and breeding the Malawi mbuna cichlids.