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Revision as of 10:49, 19 June 2020

Umbee

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Umbee

Caquetaia umbrifera

946 Litres (250 US G.)

35.6-61cm (14-24 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.9

19 -28 °C (66.2-82.4°F)

1-5 °d

1:2 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-12 years

Family

Cichlidae





Additional names

Umbee, Turquiose Cichlid, Blue-Freckled Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Cichlasoma umbriferum, Caquetaia umbriferum


Origin

South America: Atrato and Magdalena River drainages in Colombia and Tuíra and Chucunaque River drainages in Panama.

Tank compatibility

Highly aggressive large fish. Best kept alone in a species tank, or with other large semi or aggressive fish in 379 Litres (100 US G.) or larger.

Pictures

Videos

Wild pair spawning:

External links