Thorichthys aureus

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Blue Flash
Blue Flash
Species Thorichthys aureus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL

55 US Gallons (208.2L)

Size 5.906 in

12-15 cm (4.7-5.9")

pH 7.5 - 7.8
Temp. 297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

2-15

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Contents

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Blue Flash

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

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Unknown

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Facts about Thorichthys aureus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Blue Flash
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Cichlidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 5.906 in (15 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 15  +
Maximum pH 7.8  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 55 US Gallon (208.198 liters, 208,197.648 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 2  +
Minimum pH 7.5  +
Minimum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Scientific name Thorichthys aureus
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