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|extra_scientific_names=Thorichthys maculipinnis, Heros maculipinnis, Cichlasoma ellioti | |extra_scientific_names=Thorichthys maculipinnis, Heros maculipinnis, Cichlasoma ellioti | ||
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :Found in Central America including Mexico. | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Males are typically more colourful and slightly larger. note that it is no uncommon to get female Ellotis that are more colourful than males. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :Typically Peaceful. Although like most cichlids, they may be territorial, especially when breeding. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Carnivore | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Daily | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Planted tank; the darker the gravel, the brighter the colours - this serves as way to camouflage in the wild. Caves are also recormended. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :May require [[dither fish]] if too timid. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :Can be confused with ''[[Thorichthys meeki]]''. ''Thorichthys ellioti'' is more colourful. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Beginners Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (American) | |Category=Fish, Beginners Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (American) | ||
Latest revision as of 16:21, 19 May 2021
Elliot's Cichlid
Elliot's Cichlid
Thorichthys ellioti
114 Litres (30 US G.)
7.6-15.2cm (3-6 ")
Freshwater
7.0 - 7.6
24.4-26.7°C (76 -80 °F)
5-12 °d
1:1 M:F
3-7 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
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.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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