Cuban Cichlid (Nandopsis tetracanthus)

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Cuban Cichlid

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Cuban Cichlid

Nandopsis tetracanthus

208 Litres (55 US G.)

25.4-30.5cm (10-12 ")

sg

1 - 1.010

pH

7.0 - 8.0

24.4-25.6°C (76 -78 °F)

6-16 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

8-12 years

Family

Cichlidae





Additional names

Biajaca, Cuban Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Cichlasoma tetracanthus


Origin

Hail from rivers and lakes in Cuba, near heavy vegetation, also seen in mouths of brackish waters


Sexing

Mature males are larger than mature females and have more vivid colouration.


Tank compatibility

A highly aggressive Cichlid best kept in species tanks.


Feeding regime

Feed once to twice daily.


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.


Identification

Short and thick bodied, dark black markings, iridescent markings on the body, especially on the male.

Pictures

Videos

Spawning:

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