{"product_id":"pelvicachromis-taeniatus-kienke","title":"Pelvicachromis Taeniatus Dehane - Beautifully Coloured West African Dwarf Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003ePelvicachromis taeniatus\u003c\/em\u003e «Dehane» is a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautifully coloured locality variant of the Striped Kribensis from West Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Dehane form is one of several geographical colour variants of \u003cem\u003eP. taeniatus\u003c\/em\u003e, each displaying subtly different patterning and colouration. Females develop particularly vivid belly colours when breeding, making established pairs a stunning centrepiece in planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePelvicachromis taeniatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWest Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 – 28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 – 15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlakes, pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Natural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePelvicachromis taeniatus\u003c\/em\u003e is found across West Africa in Nigeria and Cameroon, where different river systems have produced distinct locality variants — each with unique colour patterns. The Dehane form originates from the Dehane area and is prized for its particular combination of banding and belly colour. In the wild, it inhabits slow-moving forest streams with sandy or muddy substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide at least 80 litres with \u003cstrong\u003ecaves, coconut shells, or clay pots\u003c\/strong\u003e for spawning sites. Maintain 24 to 28 °C, pH 6.0 to 7.5, hardness 5 to 15 dGH. Dense planting with open sandy areas replicates their natural habitat. Subdued lighting brings out the best colouration. Provide at least two cave options per pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmnivorous; feed quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. A varied diet ensures the best colouration, particularly in breeding females. Feed 2-3 times daily in small portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish; excellent with tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, and Otocinclus. Other \u003cem\u003eP. taeniatus\u003c\/em\u003e locality variants make fascinating comparisons — see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropical-fish-for-sale-uk\"\u003eNigerian Green Taeniatus\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropical-fish-for-sale-uk\"\u003eNigerian Red Taeniatus\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid other cave-spawning dwarf cichlids in the same tank as they will compete for spawning sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Tropical Fish Co?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Pelvicachromis taeniatus Dehane are healthy, well-coloured specimens from the correct locality. These beautiful dwarf cichlids combine easy care with stunning appearance and fascinating breeding behaviour. 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