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Buphy

Dovii
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Saw this at a LFS and it was labeled as "ornate cichlisoma". Could find anything on that name was I was wondering if yall could ID.

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welsher7

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I would guess ornatum cichlid, not sure what the scientific name is now, but search ornatum and you should get some info.
 

justarn

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cichlasoma ornatum
 

Buphy

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How are they size and temperment wise? I can't get anything now but I'm always finding new fish id like to add...
 

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They can easily reach 12", but grow fairly slowly.
I kept mine with other similar size South American cichlids like Acarichthys heckelli, Crenicichla and Guianacara species without aggression issues in a 150 gal tank (6' footprint).

 
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