Cuban Cichlid (Nandopsis tetracanthus)

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Cuban Cichlid

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Cuban Cichlid

Nandopsis tetracanthus

208 Litres (55 US G.)

25.4-30.5cm (10-12 ")

sg

1 - 1.010

pH

7.0 - 8.0

24.4-25.6°C (76 -78 °F)

6-16 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

8-12 years

Family

Cichlidae





Additional names

Biajaca, Cuban Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Cichlasoma tetracanthus


Origin[edit]

Hail from rivers and lakes in Cuba, near heavy vegetation, also seen in mouths of brackish waters


Sexing[edit]

Mature males are larger than mature females and have more vivid colouration.


Tank compatibility[edit]

A highly aggressive Cichlid best kept in species tanks.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once to twice daily.


Behaviour[edit]

Aggressive but reclusive unless spawning, will try to engage in a fight with any Cichlid that it feels threatened by. Owner responsive to an extent.


Identification[edit]

Short and thick bodied, dark black markings, iridescent markings on the body, especially on the male.

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Videos[edit]

Spawning:

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