Platytaeniodus sp. 'Red Tail Sheller'

Aquarist: eddiekay

Species Profile: Platytaeniodus sp. 'Red Tail Sheller'

Species Photo by: Eddie Kadlubowski

Description:   Small sized species, beautiful and active swimmer, and not very aggressive for a Victorian.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

CARES Status:   Vulnerable

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2021

Its a specialized mollusk feeder but will take a wide variety of foods, fairly undemanding.

Species Spawned:   Yes

Typical Haplochromine fashion

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Young fish available?   Yes