Yellow Tail Acei ( 7-8 CM )

The Yellow Tail Acei is a vibrant Lake Malawi Mbuna cichlid, admired for its striking blue body and bright yellow tail. At 7–8 cm, these juveniles are developing their full colours and will become a bold, eye-catching addition to a well-stocked Malawi cichlid aquarium.

Yellow Tail Acei are semi-aggressive Mbuna that do best in rockwork-rich aquariums with plenty of hiding spots and tankmates of similar temperament. Hardy and active, they thrive in groups, displaying dynamic colours and territorial behaviours as they mature.

Key Features:

• Bright blue body with a contrasting yellow tail

• Active, semi-aggressive Mbuna cichlid

• Ideal for Malawi cichlid aquariums

• Best kept with similarly sized and tempered tankmates

• Grows to approximately 12–15 cm

Care Requirements:

• Temperature: 24–28 °C

• pH: 7.5–8.5

• Tank Size: 200 L minimum

• Diet: Omnivorous – high-quality cichlid pellets, spirulina foods, frozen and occasional live foods