Definition of Acci

Acci
Pseudothropheus species
Common Name
Acci
Other Common Names
None
Scientific Name
Pseudothropheus species
Family
Cichlidae
Community
African
Class
African
Temperature
78º
Swimming Range
Middle-Bottom
Adult Length
8-10 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Live blood worms, crickets, brine shrimp, mealworms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen vegetable diet, beef heart, hi-pro, daphnia, glass worms, blood worms, plankton, brine shrimp and glass worms.
Compatibility
A peaceful and schooling species that will mix well in an African Cichlid Community. Synodontis Catfish will make a great addition to the community as bottom feeders.
Habitat
Lake Malawi Africa: Densely decorate with rocks, clay pots and driftwood. Java Fern and Java Moss are the best live plants for decoration, as they will not be demolished by the cichlids.
Breeding
Mouthbrooder: Male Acci typically have more eggs spots on their anal fin.
Additional Comments
Vegetation is very important in their diet to promote proper growth and coloration. African Cichlids are very popular with fish hobbyists because of their interesting breeding habits and their bright color patterns.