Cichlasoma citrinellum
- Thread starter Lizardking
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Well you got the genus wrong. Its Amphilophus citrinellum.
They get 16" max for males, apparently, but I think smaller than that is more common. They eat pretty much standard foods for large cichlids; pellets, frozen krill, earthworms, etc.
And they are really mean. You could keep one in a 75 for life, but probably not with any tankmates.
They get 16" max for males, apparently, but I think smaller than that is more common. They eat pretty much standard foods for large cichlids; pellets, frozen krill, earthworms, etc.
And they are really mean. You could keep one in a 75 for life, but probably not with any tankmates.
FSM;1630838; said:
Are you sure about its not cichlasoma? Whats the english common name? Does it dig a lot? plants?
its amphilophus citrinelus and definatly not cichlasoma. they dig a lot, get about 14", the common name is midas cichlid, if you put plants in with them then yes they will get dug up or just moved a lot
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130405&highlight=amphilophus+citrinellus here is another thread about them...it has a lot of info