Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, mysis, spirulina-enriched foods
Aquarium species profile
Taiwan Reef Cichlid
Protomelas sp. 'Steveni Taiwan' · Africa (Lake Malawi — Taiwan Reef, Chizumulu Island)
Minimum tank75 gal
Adult size6"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.8–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other haps, peacocks, less aggressive mbuna
Tank mates to avoid
Very aggressive cichlids, tiny fish
Care notes
Males develop brilliant red-orange flanks with blue head — highly sought-after Malawi hap. Named for Taiwan Reef, a popular collecting site. Less aggressive than most haps; works in community Malawi setups. Mouthbrooder. Multiple color morphs depending on collection location. Females are plain silver-brown.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.