Okay I am looking for all the Information I can On the Amphilophus Lyonsi. Like how big does a male and female get what size tank to they really need for a pair , how aggressive are they just in general. temp for them anything and everything. If you can tell me a website great if not thats fine too i dont know how to find them on here i have tried with no luck this is my last option. DOES ANYONE HAVE A COMMON NAME FOR THEM TOO ????
INFO NEED ASAP CANT FIND ANYTHING REALLY ON THIS CICHILD
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There is no common name for Amphilophus lyonsi as far as I know. Males can reach 12" with time and proper care with females slightly smaller. These fish are probably the least aggressive of the Amphilophus genus, but remember--they're still cichlids. You could probably get away with a nice compatible pair in a 75 gal. A good temp would be low 80s. Really a great fish, I love mine--good personality, not overly aggressive but can more than hold their own, and great colors.
From http://www.cichlidae.com/gallery/species.php?id=167
Etymology: Named after the Consul of Belgium in Costa Rica, a certain Mr. E. Lyons. The specimens used for the original description were caught by King Leopold of Belgium.
Diagnosis: A close relative of Amphilophus citrinellus; Bussing (1974) even regarded them as sister species. The differences are very clear though. Amphilophus lyonsi grows to a smaller size, reaching only 18 cm TL as an adult. Base colors are more yellow/orange than in citrinellus with the females of Amphilophus lyonsi showing a more or less pronounced black blotch in the dorsal fin. The bars in breeding coloration are less contrasting than in A. citrinellus.
Type locality: tributarie of Río Coto, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.
Distribution: Amphilophus lyonsi occurs on the Pacific versant of Costa Rica and extreme western Panamá.
Inhabited countries: Costa Rica (native), Panama (native).
Etymology: Named after the Consul of Belgium in Costa Rica, a certain Mr. E. Lyons. The specimens used for the original description were caught by King Leopold of Belgium.
Diagnosis: A close relative of Amphilophus citrinellus; Bussing (1974) even regarded them as sister species. The differences are very clear though. Amphilophus lyonsi grows to a smaller size, reaching only 18 cm TL as an adult. Base colors are more yellow/orange than in citrinellus with the females of Amphilophus lyonsi showing a more or less pronounced black blotch in the dorsal fin. The bars in breeding coloration are less contrasting than in A. citrinellus.
Type locality: tributarie of Río Coto, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.
Distribution: Amphilophus lyonsi occurs on the Pacific versant of Costa Rica and extreme western Panamá.
Inhabited countries: Costa Rica (native), Panama (native).
I would add that they are reportedly endangered, to what degree, I don't know, but this species is on "the lists." Awesome fish, I'll always keep it.
Cichlid room companion currently has them on the CR list. (critically endangered) Beautiful fish, not to aggressive, does not grow overly large.
This probably the best info you've gotten so far. As stated they in general are the least aggressive of the Amphilophus. I personally have a 12 inch male and 9 inch breeding female that manage to successfully comm. with a Synspila and a Herichythys Pearsei with no problems. There is some chasing, but there is no fin tearing or body damage to any of the tankmates. They're very owner responsive IMO, mine recognize me and I used to feed them by hand till my Hydrolycus Armatus grew a pair and now tries to tag my hand every time I get close to the tank. Under the proper conditions their colors can be stunning, between that and the fact that I'd put their aggression level on the tepid side I'd say they make better comm. fish than many CA/SA cichlids.
Koltsix, nice shots and nice looking pair.
Here are a few of mine, the pics are bad, but the fish is something:
Here are a few of mine, the pics are bad, but the fish is something: