Archocentrus sajica

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Sajica Cichlid
Sajica Cichlid
Species	Archocentrus sajica
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L)
Size	10.16 cm 3-4 " (7.6-10.2cm)
pH	7.0 - 7.5
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	5-15
Stocking Ratio	2:3 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	2-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Costa Rican Blue Eyed Cichlid, Sajica Cichlid, T-Bar Cichlid

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Cichlasoma sajica, Cryptoheros sajica

[edit] Sexing

The male is larger than the female and a nuchal hump is evident on the males. The males are a little more colourful. The females have more yellow hues on their fins.

[edit] Tank compatibility

This fish can be aggressive and shouldn't be kept with smaller fish. Keep in either a species tank or with other similar sizes South American Cichlids

[edit] Diet

Omnivorous, will take most foods including cichlid pellets, bloodworm, daphnia, blanched vegetables and algae wafers.

[edit] Feeding regime

Once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a good current and likes a small rock or gravel substrate. Thrive in a planted tank.

[edit] Behaviour

Semi-aggressive.

[edit] Identification

An attractive Cichlid once it has settled into its environment. It has blue, yellow and red hues on a olive green base colour. It gets its "T-Bar" common name from the 'T' shape that can occasionally be seen on its flanks.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Breeding the Sajica Cichlid