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Cryptoheros spilurus
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| Blue-Eye Cichlid | |
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| Blue-Eye Cichlid | |
| Species | Cryptoheros spilurus |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 170.344 liters 170,343.53 mL 45 US Gallons (170.3L) |
| Size | 4.724 in
10-12 cm (3.9-4.7") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 303.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-10 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Blue-Eye Cichlid, Blue Eyed Cichlid, Jade Eyed Cichlid
[edit] Synonyms
- Cichlasoma spilurum, Heros spilurus, Archocentrus spilurum, Archocentrus spilurus
[edit] Sexing
- Males are more colourful, longer fins, and larger
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Compatible only with robust similar-sized fish as this fish can be territorial and a bully.
[edit] Diet
- Frozen and live foods best, will take flake, pellets as well.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- A spacious tank with good filtration.
[edit] Behaviour
- A moderately aggressive Cichlid that forms a very strong pair bond.
[edit] Identification
- Bright Blue eye, lacks the horizontal line of the Archocentrus sajica, all lines vertical, purple to blue background. Can sometimes be mistaken for Sajica cichlid.
