Haitian Cichlid (Nandopsis haitiensis)

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Haitian Cichlid

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Haitian Cichlid

Nandopsis haitiensis

284 Litres (75 US G.)

25.4-40.6cm (10-16 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.8

24 -27 °C (75.2-80.6°F)

6-16 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

5-8 years

Family

Cichlidae





Additional names

Haitian Cichlid, Black Nasty Cichlid, Odo Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Cichlasoma haitiensis, Nandopsis haitiensis, Cichlasoma vombergae, Cichlasoma vombergi


Origin[edit]

Found in Central America, endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic).


Sexing[edit]

As the fish reaches maturity, males will have a white background body colour with black peppered spotting. Females will have a white face with a mostly black body colouration.


Tank compatibility[edit]

An exceptionally territorial large Cichlid, best kept in large species tanks alone or in male/female bonded pairs.


Diet[edit]

Varied diet, some vegetable matter preferred. Spirulina flakes as staple diet when young; Spirulina pellets when fish reach suitable size, supplemented with earthworms.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed anything from once to three times a day in small portions.


Environment specifics[edit]

Requires a very spacious tank with secure décor and excellent filtration.


Behaviour[edit]

An extremely territorial Cichlid.


Identification[edit]

See sexing. An oval shaped Cichlid with a sloping forehead and large eyes.

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