hey guys. i might be going to pick up a m&f pair soon. I haven't been able to find much information on these guys so i was wondering what you guys could tell me on experience. my questions are 1) how aggressive are they? 2) how easy are they to breed 3) any special requirements? thanks for any info you guys can spare!
chuco intermedium
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Chuco intermedium is a semi aggressive, riverine cichlid that prefers a fairly high flow.
I believe a high flow tempers aggression, in the 150 I used an 1800gph Mag Dr in the sump.
They will start breeding at a relatively small size, 5" for males, 3" for females, they will reach 10"-12" or larger for males, slightly smaller for females.
Mine preferred a diet heavy in vegetable foods, and loved romaine lettuce, they were housed with other Central and South American, and Malagasy cichlids in the 150 gal, where they started breeding.
When I tried to house them in a smaller tank the male became hyper dominant, would ram the female when she got in the way, and finally killed her.
I believe a high flow tempers aggression, in the 150 I used an 1800gph Mag Dr in the sump.
They will start breeding at a relatively small size, 5" for males, 3" for females, they will reach 10"-12" or larger for males, slightly smaller for females.
Mine preferred a diet heavy in vegetable foods, and loved romaine lettuce, they were housed with other Central and South American, and Malagasy cichlids in the 150 gal, where they started breeding.
When I tried to house them in a smaller tank the male became hyper dominant, would ram the female when she got in the way, and finally killed her.
Chuco intermedium is a semi aggressive, riverine cichlid that prefers a fairly high flow.
I believe a high flow tempers aggression, in the 150 I used an 1800gph Mag Dr in the sump.
They will start breeding at a relatively small size, 5" for males, 3" for females, they will reach 10"-12" or larger for males, slightly smaller for females.
Mine preferred a diet heavy in vegetable foods, and loved romaine lettuce, they were housed with other Central and South American, and Malagasy cichlids in the 150 gal, where they started breeding.
When I tried to house them in a smaller tank the male became hyper dominant, would ram the female when she got in the way, and finally killed her.
Duane, beautiful fish and excellent info on a rare fish. Thanks for the write up.
Drew
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I should also mention, this cichlid has tons of personality, they also liked deshelled peas, and if I had them again, I'd use an even higher flow rate.
I now keep a couple Tomocichla species which I find very similar to the Chuco, and am using flow rates about double what I did back then (2400gph range), it appears to help temper aggression in these reophylic species.
T asfraci
I now keep a couple Tomocichla species which I find very similar to the Chuco, and am using flow rates about double what I did back then (2400gph range), it appears to help temper aggression in these reophylic species.
T asfraci
awesome thanks man for that great info! is having water movement required because my 180G has pretty flat water? what is the common name? also how rare are these?
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Never heard a common name, I don't think fast water is required, but it will be healthier with current, and less apt to kill your other fish. Mine chose territory just under the flow of a venturi, much like the photo below.
