I was wondering what sort of fish this was how big it gets if it is peaceful or not.
what they eat and how much they cost and if any of you have these fish.
what they eat and how much they cost and if any of you have these fish.
Pantano Cichlid (cichlasoma pearsei)
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his fish needs vegetable matter in its diet. They have a small mouth so if feeding with cichlid pellets, use the smaller sized ones or feed with an algae based flake. They will often feed from any algae growing on tank ornaments as well.
Origin
Central America; these fish are to be found in the water ways of Guatemala and Mexico.
Sexing
Females grow smaller than the males; the males may also develop a nuchal hump.
Breeding
These are a very easy fish to breed and the fry are very hardy when it comes to raising them. Pairs will be formed and the fish will start digging out pits in the substrate in preparation for spawning. Add flat rocks for the eggs to be laid on a do regular water changes to prepare the tank water. Both parents are excellent at their job and will tend the eggs until hatching. When the fry are free swimming they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 10 years.
Short description
Keep this fish in a large tank to allow for plenty of swimming space. They will nibble at their food throughout the day so give them time to consume what they need.
Origin
Central America; these fish are to be found in the water ways of Guatemala and Mexico.
Sexing
Females grow smaller than the males; the males may also develop a nuchal hump.
Breeding
These are a very easy fish to breed and the fry are very hardy when it comes to raising them. Pairs will be formed and the fish will start digging out pits in the substrate in preparation for spawning. Add flat rocks for the eggs to be laid on a do regular water changes to prepare the tank water. Both parents are excellent at their job and will tend the eggs until hatching. When the fry are free swimming they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 10 years.
Short description
Keep this fish in a large tank to allow for plenty of swimming space. They will nibble at their food throughout the day so give them time to consume what they need.
i have several ranging in size from 8 inches to 14 inches,they are really great fish,agression varies depending on the fish,they love romaine lettuce and pellets,i fed all mine large pellets(their mouths are not that small)heres a few photos
I've got a few myself ranging from 6-10". As Buddha said, they love Romaine lettuce. I also feed mine zucchini. Buddha have you been able to sex the ones you have?
Here's somepics of my juvie. He is growing really fast and is really thick already. Mine are on a staple of hikari pellets with bloodworms, veggies, flakes, and other pellets. And mine was $7 @ 2.5"
I am new to this fish. I have had 2 for about a month. and this fish is quickly becoming my favorite cichlid .
I like thier round bodys, they seem to have good personality, they are constant open swimmers. they are stong enough to stand up to some aggressive fish , but don't seek out a fight very often; (well, so far)
Here a couple of pics of mine: (still a juvi / about 5" )
I like thier round bodys, they seem to have good personality, they are constant open swimmers. they are stong enough to stand up to some aggressive fish , but don't seek out a fight very often; (well, so far)
Here a couple of pics of mine: (still a juvi / about 5" )