Aquarist Species: Platytaeniodus sp. 'red tail sheller'
Aquarist: wewertman
Species Profile: Platytaeniodus sp. 'red tail sheller'
Species Photo by: Eddie Kadlubowski
Description: Small sized species, beautiful and active swimmer, and not very aggressive for a Victorian.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Victoria
CARES Classification: VULN
Aquarist Notes
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2026
obtained a colony from Mike Liu they are currently breeding and have two holding females 4/28/26
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes