Elliot's Cichlid (Thorichthys ellioti)

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Elliot's Cichlid

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Elliot's Cichlid

Thorichthys ellioti

114 Litres (30 US G.)

7.6-15.2cm (3-6 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.6

24.4-26.7°C (76 -80 °F)

5-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-7 years

Family

Cichlidae

This animal is available captive bred



Additional names

Ellioti Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Thorichthys maculipinnis, Heros maculipinnis, Cichlasoma ellioti


Origin[edit]

Found in Central America including Mexico.


Sexing[edit]

Males are typically more colourful and slightly larger. note that it is no uncommon to get female Ellotis that are more colourful than males.


Tank compatibility[edit]

Typically Peaceful. Although like most cichlids, they may be territorial, especially when breeding.


Diet[edit]

Carnivore


Feeding regime[edit]

Daily


Environment specifics[edit]

Planted tank; the darker the gravel, the brighter the colours - this serves as way to camouflage in the wild. Caves are also recormended.


Behaviour[edit]

May require dither fish if too timid.


Identification[edit]

Can be confused with Thorichthys meeki. Thorichthys ellioti is more colourful.

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