Blue-Eye Cichlid (Cryptoheros spilurus)
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Blue-Eye Cichlid
Blue-Eye Cichlid
Cryptoheros spilurus
Moderate
170.344 liters
170,343.53 mL
170.3 Litres (45 US G.)
4.724 in 10-12 cm (3.9-4.7")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.5
297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R
303.15 K
86 °F
545.67 °R24 -30 °C (75.2-86°F)
5-10 °d
1:1 M:F
Uncommon
5-8 years
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Alternative names
- Blue-Eye Cichlid, Blue Eyed Cichlid, Jade Eyed Cichlid
Synonyms
- Cichlasoma spilurum, Heros spilurus, Archocentrus spilurum, Archocentrus spilurus
Sexing
- Males are more colourful, longer fins, and larger
Tank compatibility
- Compatible only with robust similar-sized fish as this fish can be territorial and a bully.
Diet
- Frozen and live foods best, will take flake, pellets as well.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- A spacious tank with good filtration.
Behaviour
- A moderately aggressive Cichlid that forms a very strong pair bond.
Identification
- Bright Blue eye, lacks the horizontal line of the Archocentrus sajica, all lines vertical, purple to blue background. Can sometimes be mistaken for Sajica cichlid.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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