Vieja maculicauda

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Blackbelt Cichlid
Blackbelt Cichlid
Species Vieja maculicauda
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 246.052 liters
246,051.766 mL

65 US Gallons (246.1L)

Size 9.843 in

20-25 cm (7.9-9.8")

pH 6.5 - 7.5
Temp. 299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
26 -28 °C (78.8-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

6-16

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Herbivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Blackbelt Cichlid

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

Will accept pellet and flake, blanched vegetables and may graze some types of algae. Will eat soft live plants.

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Not planted-tank safe, will nibble live plants.

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

Facts about Vieja maculicauda
Availability Uncommon
Common name Blackbelt Cichlid
Diet Herbivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Cichlidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 9.843 in (25 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 16  +
Maximum pH 7.5  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 65 US Gallon (246.052 liters, 246,051.766 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R)  +
Scientific name Vieja maculicauda
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