Blackthroat Cichlid (Amphilophus macracanthus)

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Blackthroat Cichlid

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Blackthroat Cichlid

Amphilophus macracanthus

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

322 Litres (85 US G.)

Size

20.3-25.4cm (8-10 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.5

Temp.

25 -30 °C (77-86°F)

Water Hardness

2-10 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:2 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

8-10 years

Habitat

Central America

Family

Cichlidae




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Additional names

Blackthroat Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Heros macracanthus, Cichlasoma macracanthum, Cichlasoma evermanni
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Pictures[edit]

Videos[edit]

Blackthroat Cichlid pair: Blackthroat's with fry:

External links[edit]

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