Acei Cichlid Pleco which gives them their name

which gives them their name

or Hoplarchus psittacus

and plants for security and territorial expression

while females are smaller and have brighter colors

Small 6-10"

Acei Cichlid Pleco which gives them their nameMbunas are freshwater fish belonging to the cichlid family. These cichlids are very popular in the fish keeping hobby because of their many different colors and how hardy they are. Mbunas range anywhere from 4" 7" depending on what kind they are. Due to their size and aggressive behavior, Mbunas should be kept in an aquarium no smaller than 50 gallons. Mbunas are aggressive freshwater fish and should only be kept with other cichlids of similar size.