Nandopsis tetracanthus

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Cuban Cichlid
Cuban Cichlid
Species	Nandopsis tetracanthus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L)
Size	7.874 in 18-20 cm (7.1-7.9")
pH	7.0 - 8.0
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 303.15 K 86 °F 545.67 °R24 -30 °C (75.2-86°F)
Water Hardness	6-16
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	8-12 years

[edit] Alternative names

Cuban Cichlid, Biajaca

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Cichlasoma tetracanthus

[edit] Sexing

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

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once to twice daily.

[edit] Environment Specifics

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

[edit] 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.

[edit] Identification

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

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase