Share your Favorite American Cichlid

[BayArea_510]

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[cichlidfish]

Astatheros Rostratus
No common name I know of.
Region-Lake Nic, and through out Costa Rica.
Size-up to 10''. This is an extremely slow growing cichlid.
Reason choosing-Just look at an adult and you will understand. They are really interesting to watch and aren't shy at all. Some people say that they are great to watch when kept in groups.

Mine:

Pic that I found on the web of an adult.

 

[buddha1200]

So If you Love American Cichlids Like I do you probably spent most of your time in this section of the MFK forums. The purpose of this thread is to share your favorite American Cichlid. If you have a favorite or just one you think is cool / amazing for whatever reason, things like colors, attitude, breading....... Whatever your reason is, If you would Like to contribute to the thread please Leave a post with the name of your fish Scientific or common or both, and Tell us why you like this fish. If you can leave a picture of your fish please do so as well as mentioning how old the fish is pictured (if you know) By contributing to this thread you will not only let people what kind of American Cichlids you Keep/Love but will help others come to Love these amazing fish as well as enhance the knowledge and understading of those who may not keep these type of Fish. Or If you do the same thing I do, See a fish in a picture of someones tank and have no idea what it is.


Below is A template if you like me and tend to be on the lazy side.


Fish:
Common name:
Region:
Size:
Reason for choosing this fish:
Interesting characteristics:
Picture:






Ill start with one of my Favorites Owned by a fellow MFK.
All Rights reserved to Brent Smith Photography.
http://www.brentsmith-photography.com/



Fish: Cichlasoma" bocourti
Common name: Golden Mojarra
Region: Izabal Lake, Guatemala
Size: 8" - 12" (30cm)
Reason for choosing this fish: The color of these fish as well as the seemingly small number of these fish seen In the aquarium hobby makes this fish to me, a total Gem beyond compare
Interesting characteristics: Multi colored eyes and fin patterns
Picture: Adult, Owned by "GreenTerra" or Brent Smith

I agree with all most everything except size,My male is 14 inhes at 1 year 6 months old,havent measured in a month or two since then but he has grown.
My female is 11 inches and still growing.
I believe most fish sizes are estimated in general.
My uaru is 13 inches (but he is 3 years old)and i didnt think they could get that big,but every thing else in your profile seems correct.
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[MissLauraPeach]

I definitely think the Dovii deserve a spot on this thread! (I know I have chosen 2 favourites already... But I love so many cichlids!!!)

Fish: Parachromis dovii
Common name: Wolf Cichlid
Region: Central America
Size: +50cm
Reason for choosing this fish: it's beautiful and an awesome predatory Cichlid!
Interesting characteristics: colour, shape, teeth, personality and attitude!
Picture: my little girl, Marion...

Hopefully I will have a male like this one day...

 

[Maccoy]

I agree with all most everything except size,My male is 14 inhes at 1 year 6 months old,havent measured in a month or two since then but he has grown.
My female is 11 inches and still growing.
I believe most fish sizes are estimated in general.
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yeah based on what your saying my info is a little small. Like you said its a generalized guess

 

[Maccoy]

I definitely think the Dovii deserve a spot on this thread! (I know I have chosen 2 favourites already... But I love so many cichlids!!!)

Nothing wrong with that keep them coming

 

[Chrisplosion]

For all you haters

Fish: Blood Parrot
Common name: Red Blood Parrot, Red Parrot Cichlid, Parrot Fish
Region: In my fish tank
Size: 5 - 7"
Reason for choosing this fish: Amazing personalities
Interesting characteristics: Bright orange, always has a smile on its face
Picture: Me, Mr. Bubbles

 

[xinchavoc]

Fish: Andinoacara aequinoctialis
Common name: Green Terror
Region: Central America
Size: 10-12"
Reason for choosing this fish: it's really attracting and awsome
Interesting characteristics: color, nuchual hump!
Picture: my current pair, and greenterras old male best gt i have ever seen..

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[Wills88]

Awesome thread here Brilliant fish

 

[Toby_H]

Fish: Amphilophus Trimaculatus
Common name: Trimac
Region: Yucatan Peninsula to Nicaragua
Size: 10~15”
Reason for choosing this fish: Because they are the coolest of all fish, duh…
Interesting characteristics: Appearance, behavior, attitude… they have it all…
Picture: