Moderate
White-Tail Acei (Pseudotropheus acei)
24–28°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 250L
£7.99
An active yellow-tail Acei form for larger Malawi aquariums. This mbuna grazes aufwuchs from rock and submerged wood, and is best kept in a group with room to move.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Pseudotropheus sp. 'Acei' Luwala
Yellow-Tail Acei Cichlid 'Luwala' bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
An active yellow-tail Acei form for larger Malawi aquariums. This mbuna grazes aufwuchs from rock and submerged wood, and is best kept in a group with room to move.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Yellow-Tail Acei Cichlid 'Luwala' (Pseudotropheus sp. 'Acei') is one of the more open-swimming mbuna forms, known for grazing algae and aufwuchs from rocks and submerged wood. It still needs hard Lake Malawi water, active group space and a vegetable-rich diet.
| Listed identity | Pseudotropheus sp. 'Acei' Luwala |
|---|---|
| Adult size | About 15cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 250 litres or larger |
| Water | 24-28°C, pH 7.5-8.5, hard alkaline water |
| Diet | Aufwuchs, algae, spirulina and vegetable-rich cichlid pellets |
| Temperament | Active mbuna; usually less severe than many rock specialists but still assertive |
Give Acei open swimming room plus rockwork and wood-style grazing surfaces. Keep a group rather than a lone fish, and avoid soft-water community tank mates or rich meaty diets that can upset mbuna digestion.
Order with clear care guidance. Livestock is packed for a licensed live-animal courier and covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee when the acclimation guidance is followed.
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