Amphilophus alfari
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| Pastel Cichlid | |
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| Pastel Cichlid | |
| Species | Amphilophus alfari |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L) |
| Size | 5.906 in
13-15 cm (5.1-5.9") |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 307.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
2-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Pastel Cichlid
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Must have a soft substrate as this fish likes to dig and can be quite enthusiastic about it.
[edit] Behaviour
- Can be aggressive and territorial towards others, especially when spawning.
[edit] Identification
- Colouration on this Cichlid varies depending on its origin. It resembles a hybrid of a Jack Dempsey and a Severum.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Amphilophus alfari
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Pastel Cichlid |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Cichlidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 5.906 in (15 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 10 + |
| Maximum pH | 7 + |
| Maximum temperature | 307.15 K (34 °C, 93.2 °F, 552.87 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 35 US Gallon (132.489 liters, 132,489.412 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 2 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 293.15 K (20 °C, 68 °F, 527.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Amphilophus alfari |
