Hypselecara coryphaenoides
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| Chocolate Cichlid | |
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| Chocolate Cichlid | |
| Species | Hypselecara coryphaenoides |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 246.052 liters 246,051.766 mL 65 US Gallons (246.1L) |
| Size | 8.661 in
15-22 cm (5.9-8.7") |
| pH | 5.0 - 6.0 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 303.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
0-5 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Chocolate Cichlid, Rio Negro Chocolate Cichlid
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A large and potentially aggressive cichlid. Prefers to be kept in groups and tankmates must be of similar size and equally robust.
[edit] Diet
- A carnivorous cichlid that appreciates a meaty diet such as earthworms, shrimp and fish.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Must be kept in an acidic or blackwater environment. Will rearrange the tank, so only keep with solid decor and tough well-rooted plants. Appreciate large open swimming space and needs excellent filtration.
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- This fish is able to change its colouration depending on mood but it is generally dark-brown to black with a blotch centered above the lateral line and extending into the base of the soft dorsal fin. The body is elongate with a gradually elevated profile.
