Remarks: Unlike other Protomelas, the stripes of the Tangerine Tiger are still very visible at maturity. Males have a blue head and dorsal fin with a yellow body and red anal fin. Females remain gray. 

Scientific Name: Protomelas taeniolatus

Common Name: Tangerine Tiger

Max Size: 8"

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet

Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis

Tank Mate Options:

• Lethrinops sp. Mbasi
• Lethrinops albus Kande Island
• Mdoka White Lip

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