Cuban Cichlid (Nandopsis tetracanthus)

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Contents 1 Additional names 1.1 Additional scientific names 2 Origin 3 Sexing 4 Tank compatibility 5 Diet 6 Feeding regime 7 Environment Specifics 8 Behaviour 9 Identification 10 Pictures 11 Videos 12 External links

Additional names

Biajaca, Cuban Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Cichlasoma tetracanthus

Origin

Hail from rivers and lakes in Cuba, near heavy vegetation, also seen in mouths of brackish waters

Sexing

Mature males are larger than mature females and have more vivid colouration.

Tank compatibility

A highly aggressive Cichlid best kept in species tanks.

Diet

This section requires expansion with: Details on what this species will eat..

Feeding regime

Feed once to twice daily.

Environment Specifics

This section requires expansion with: Anything the species requires to be comfortable in the tank, such as caves or grasses.

Behaviour

Aggressive but reclusive unless spawning, will try to engage in a fight with any Cichlid that it feels threatened by. Owner responsive to an extent.

Identification

Short and thick bodied, dark black markings, iridescent markings on the body, especially on the male.

Pictures

Videos

Spawning:

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Cichlid-Forum