PROTOMELAS sp. STEVENI “TAIWAN” (HOUSEBRED, DOMESTIC) 4–5″ SHOW MALE

Premium Housebred Taiwan Reef Hap for African Cichlid Enthusiasts

The Protomelas sp. Steveni “Taiwan” Show Male is one of the most spectacular African Haplochromine cichlids available in the aquarium hobby. Renowned for its brilliant electric blue face, vibrant orange to red body, metallic highlights, and impressive finnage, this stunning Lake Malawi species is a true centrepiece for any African cichlid aquarium. Protomelas Steveni Taiwan Show Male Canada

This listing features a housebred, domestic-raised Show Male measuring approximately 4 to 5 inches, making it an excellent display specimen with exceptional colour and excellent health. Domestic breeding helps produce fish that are well acclimated to aquarium life while supporting sustainable fishkeeping practices.

Native to Lake Malawi, the Taiwan Reef Hap is an active yet generally peaceful Hap when housed with compatible African cichlids. Its striking colours become even more intense as it matures in a well-maintained aquarium with high-quality nutrition and stable water parameters. Protomelas Steveni Taiwan Show Male Canada

Monster Aquarium Canada proudly offers healthy, housebred Protomelas sp. Steveni “Taiwan” Show Males with professional live fish shipping across Canada.

Care Requirements

Aquarium Size

A minimum 125-gallon aquarium is recommended for adult Protomelas sp. Steveni “Taiwan.” Larger aquariums provide ample swimming space and help reduce territorial behaviour when keeping multiple African cichlids.

Water Parameters

• Scientific Name: Protomelas sp. “Steveni Taiwan”
• Common Name: Taiwan Reef Hap, Taiwan Show Male
• Size: 4–5 inches (10–13 cm)
• Adult Size: 8–10 inches (20–25 cm)
• Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)
• pH: 7.8–8.6
• Water Hardness: Moderate to Hard
• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Diet: Omnivore with a preference for high-quality cichlid foods
• Origin: Housebred (Domestic), originally from Lake Malawi

Diet

Feed a varied diet consisting of premium African cichlid pellets, spirulina-based foods, krill, mysis shrimp, quality frozen foods, and other high-protein cichlid diets. Providing a balanced diet helps maximize colour development, healthy growth, and overall vitality.

Compatible Tank Mates

Protomelas sp. Steveni “Taiwan” does best with other medium to large African Lake Malawi cichlids that require similar water conditions.

Suitable tank mates include:

• Protomelas species
• Aulonocara (Peacock Cichlids)
• Copadichromis
• Placidochromis
• Sciaenochromis
• Otopharynx
• Cyrtocara moorii
• Fossorochromis
• Larger Synodontis catfish

Avoid housing with highly aggressive Mbuna in overcrowded conditions or significantly smaller community fish that may become stressed or preyed upon.

Why Buy Protomelas sp. Steveni “Taiwan” from Monster Aquarium Canada?

Healthy Housebred Specimens

Our housebred Protomelas are carefully selected for outstanding colour, body shape, finnage, and overall health before shipping.

Fast Live Fish Shipping Across Canada

Monster Aquarium Canada professionally packs every fish using industry-leading live fish shipping methods to help ensure safe arrival anywhere in Canada.

Exceptional Display Fish

The Taiwan Show Male is one of the most colourful Haplochromine cichlids available, making it an outstanding feature fish for advanced African cichlid aquariums.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How large does Protomelas sp. Steveni “Taiwan” grow?

Adult males typically reach 8 to 10 inches, requiring a spacious aquarium with excellent filtration.

2. Is the Taiwan Show Male aggressive?

It is considered semi-aggressive. It is best kept with similarly sized African cichlids that can thrive in Lake Malawi water conditions.

3. What should I feed a Taiwan Reef Hap?

Offer premium African cichlid pellets, spirulina-based foods, frozen mysis shrimp, krill, and other quality omnivorous diets to maintain vibrant colours and excellent health.

4. What does “housebred” mean?

Housebred means the fish was bred and raised in captivity rather than collected from the wild, resulting in aquarium-acclimated fish that are well suited for home aquariums.

5. Does Monster Aquarium Canada ship Protomelas sp. Steveni “Taiwan” across Canada?

Yes. Monster Aquarium Canada offers professional live fish shipping throughout Canada, ensuring your African cichlids arrive healthy and ready for acclimation.