Cichlasoma bimaculatum

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Two-Spot Cichlid
Two-Spot Cichlid
Species Cichlasoma bimaculatum
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL

55 US Gallons (208.2L)

Size 5.118 in

12-13 cm (4.7-5.1")

pH 6.5 - 7.0
Temp. 289.15 K
60.8 °F
520.47 °R

297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R
16 -24 °C (60.8-75.2°F)

Water Hardness

3-10

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Two-Spot Cichlid, Black Acara

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

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Facts about Cichlasoma bimaculatum
Availability Uncommon
Common name Two-Spot Cichlid
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Cichlidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 5.118 in (13 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 10  +
Maximum pH 7  +
Maximum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 55 US Gallon (208.198 liters, 208,197.648 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 3  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 289.15 K (16 °C, 60.8 °F, 520.47 °R)  +
Scientific name Cichlasoma bimaculatum
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