Thysochromis ansorgii

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Five-Spot African Cichlid
Five-Spot African Cichlid
Species Thysochromis ansorgii
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 94.635 liters
94,635.295 mL

25 US Gallons (94.6L)

Size 3.543 in

7-9 cm (2.8-3.5")

pH 6.5 - 7.8
Temp. 297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

5-19

Stocking Ratio 2:3 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

8-12 years

Contents

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Five-Spot African Cichlid

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

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Facts about Thysochromis ansorgii
Availability Uncommon
Common name Five-Spot African Cichlid
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Cichlidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 3.543 in (9 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 19  +
Maximum pH 7.8  +
Maximum temperature 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 25 US Gallon (94.635 liters, 94,635.295 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 5  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Scientific name Thysochromis ansorgii
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