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

Found in Central America including Mexico.


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.


Tank compatibility

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


Diet

Carnivore


Feeding regime

Daily


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.


Behaviour

May require dither fish if too timid.


Identification

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

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