Nandopsis tetracanthus
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| Cuban Cichlid | |
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| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
Contents |
[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.
[edit] Pictures
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Facts about Nandopsis tetracanthus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Cuban Cichlid , Cuban Cichlid, and Biajaca |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Cichlidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 7.874 in (20 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 12 + |
| Maximum hardness | 16 + |
| Maximum pH | 8 + |
| Maximum temperature | 303.15 K (30 °C, 86 °F, 545.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 55 US Gallon (208.198 liters, 208,197.648 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 6 + |
| Minimum pH | 7 + |
| Minimum temperature | 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Nandopsis tetracanthus, and Cichlasoma tetracanthus |


