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| + | |stub=No | ||
| + | |name=Elliot's Cichlid | ||
| + | |extra_common_names=Ellioti Cichlid | ||
| + | |species=Thorichthys maculipinnis | ||
| + | |extra_scientific_names=Thorichthys ellioti, Heros maculipinnis, Cichlasoma ellioti | ||
| + | |image=Thorichthysellioti.jpg | ||
| + | |caption=Elliot's Cichlid | ||
| + | |availability=Uncommon | ||
| + | |habitat=Central America | ||
| + | |family=Cichlidae | ||
| + | |captive_bred=Yes | ||
| + | |difficulty=Easy | ||
| + | |min_size=3 | ||
| + | |max_size=6 | ||
| + | |size_units=inches | ||
| + | |stocking_ratio_male=1 | ||
| + | |stocking_ratio_female=1 | ||
| + | |diet=Carnivore | ||
| + | |food_flake=Yes | ||
| + | |food_pellet=Yes | ||
| + | |food_live=Yes | ||
| + | |food_other=No | ||
| + | |min_life_span=3 | ||
| + | |max_life_span=7 | ||
| + | |min_sg=1 | ||
| + | |max_sg=1 | ||
| + | |min_tank_size=30 | ||
| + | |min_tank_size_unit=Gallon | ||
| + | |min_ph=7.0 | ||
| + | |max_ph=7.6 | ||
| + | |min_temperature=76 | ||
| + | |max_temperature=80 | ||
| + | |temperature_units=F | ||
| + | |min_water_hardness=5 | ||
| + | |max_water_hardness=12 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | == 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. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | == 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. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | {{Categories | ||
| + | |Category=Fish, Beginners Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (American) | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | == Pictures == | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | *{{FishBase |id=26501}} | ||
| + | *[http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/other/thorichthys_ellioti.html Malawi Cichlid Homepage] | ||
| + | *[http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=63 Cichlid-Forum] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:00, 31 January 2025
Elliot's Cichlid
Elliot's Cichlid
Thorichthys maculipinnis
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 ellioti, 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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