Yellow Tail Acei

🐠 Yellow Tail Acei Cichlid (Pseudotropheus acei)

Bring color and calm energy to your aquarium with the Yellow Tail Acei Cichlid, one of Lake Malawi’s most beautiful and peaceful mbuna species. With its electric blue body and vibrant yellow fins, this fish adds a splash of tropical brilliance to any freshwater setup.

Known for their active swimming, gentle temperament, and shoaling behavior, Yellow Tail Aceis are ideal for both beginner and advanced cichlid keepers.

💧 Care Level & Tank Setup

• Care Level: Easy to Moderate

• Temperament: Peaceful (for a mbuna)

• Adult Size: 5–6 inches (12–15 cm)

• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

• Water Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)

• pH Range: 7.8–8.6

• Substrate: Fine sand or crushed coral

• Décor: Rocks and caves to mimic Lake Malawi’s rocky shoreline

Provide plenty of swimming space and multiple hiding spots to keep your Acei colony stress-free and vibrant