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| + | :Females are paler than males | ||
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| + | ==Tank compatibility== | ||
| + | :Relatively peaceful. | ||
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| + | :Piscivorous; Does well on Cichlid pellets. | ||
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| + | :A spacious, well oxygenated tank will do, as they inhabit streams, and lakes in the wild. | ||
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| + | ==Behavior== | ||
| + | :A relatively peaceful large fish. | ||
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| + | :A blue-greyish fish with black speckling. Males have more yellow in breeding dress. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Cichlids, Cichlids (African), Cichlids (Madagascan) | |Category=Cichlids, Cichlids (African), Cichlids (Madagascan) | ||
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*[http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=2136 Cichlid-Forum] | *[http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=2136 Cichlid-Forum] | ||
| + | *[http://malagasy-cichlids.com/page4/styled-9/index.html Malagasy Cichlids] | ||
| + | *[http://eol.org/pages/214915/overview Eol] | ||
[[Category:Endangered Fish Species]] | [[Category:Endangered Fish Species]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:35, 19 December 2017
Kotsovato
Paretroplus kieneri
208 Litres (55 US G.)
12-14 cm (4.7-5.5")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.0
23.9-25.6°C (75 -78 °F)
1-20 °d
1:1 M:F
8-10 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Additional names
Additional scientific names
- Speckled Damba, Calico Damba
Origin[edit]
- Endemic to Kamoro area (north of Madagascar).
Sexing[edit]
- Females are paler than males
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Relatively peaceful.
Diet[edit]
- Piscivorous; Does well on Cichlid pellets.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Daily
Environment specifics[edit]
- A spacious, well oxygenated tank will do, as they inhabit streams, and lakes in the wild.
Behavior[edit]
- A relatively peaceful large fish.
Identification[edit]
- A blue-greyish fish with black speckling. Males have more yellow in breeding dress.
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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