Difference between revisions of "Thorichthys ellioti"
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− | + | == Origin == | |
− | + | :Found in Central America including Mexico. | |
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− | + | == Sexing == | |
− | + | :Males are more colourful | |
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− | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
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+ | :Carnivore | ||
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+ | == Environment specifics == | ||
+ | :Planted tank | ||
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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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Revision as of 03:36, 13 December 2017
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
- Found in Central America including Mexico.
Sexing
- Males are more colourful
Tank compatibility
- Peaceful
Diet
- Carnivore
Feeding regime
- Daily
Environment specifics
- Planted tank
Behaviour
- May require dither fish if too timid.
Identification
- Can be confused with Thorichthys meeki. Thorichthys ellioti is more colourful.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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