Elliot's Cichlid (Thorichthys ellioti)

Elliot's Cichlid

Elliot's Cichlid

Thorichthys ellioti

Difficulty

Easy

Min. Tank Size

114 Litres (30 US G.)

Size

7.6-15.2cm (3-6 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.6

Temp.

24.4-26.7°C (76 -80 °F)

Water Hardness

5-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-7 years

Habitat

Central America

Family

Cichlidae

This animal is available captive bred

Additional names

Elliot's Cichlid

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.

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Malawi Cichlid Homepage
• Cichlid-Forum