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Archocentrus sajica
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| Sajica Cichlid | |
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| Sajica Cichlid | |
| Species | Archocentrus sajica |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L) |
| Size | 10.16 cm
3-4 " (7.6-10.2cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 2:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
2-5 years |
| Habitat | |
| This animal is available captive bred | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Costa Rican Blue Eyed Cichlid, Sajica Cichlid, T-Bar Cichlid
[edit] Synonyms
- Cichlasoma sajica, Cryptoheros sajica
[edit] Sexing
- The male is larger than the female and a nuchal hump is evident on the males. The males are a little more colourful. The females have more yellow hues on their fins.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish can be aggressive and shouldn't be kept with smaller fish. Keep in either a species tank or with other similar sized South American Cichlids and larger peaceful South American Characins.
[edit] Diet
- Omnivorous, will take most foods including Cichlid pellets, bloodworm, daphnia, blanched vegetables and algae wafers.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers a good current and likes a small pebble or gravel substrate. Can do well in a planted tank provided plants are well established as this fish can dig.
[edit] Behaviour
- A semi-aggressive Cichlid. Aggression increases, especially on the part of the female, if they are spawning and she will defend her eggs and fry ferociously.
[edit] Identification
- An attractive Cichlid once it has settled into its environment. It's body and fins have blue, yellow and red hues on a olive green base colour. It gets its "T-Bar" common name from the 'T' shape that can occasionally be seen on its flanks.
