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Dicrossus filamentosus
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| Chessboard Cichlid | |
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| Chessboard Cichlid | |
| Species | Dicrossus filamentosus |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 45.425 liters 45,424.941 mL 12 US Gallons (45.4L) |
| Size | 1.575 in
3-4 cm (1.2-1.6") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.0 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-8 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Checkerboard Cichlid, Chessboard Cichlid, Lyretailed Checkerboard Cichlid
[edit] Sexing
- Mature males will have more colour and longer tips on the fins.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Since this fish is a Dwarf Cichlid, typically it benefits from having smaller companions. Tankmates such as Cardinal Tetras, Lemon Tetras, Glowlight Tetras etc. Bottom dwellers such as Corydoras are also good. Avoid fin-nippers such as Tiger Barbs and Serpae Tetras. Very active fish like some Loaches may bother this fish.
[edit] Diet
- Prefers a meaty diet of bloodworm and Cichlid pellets.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed bloodworm twice a week and feed flake and pellets sparingly on other days. Feed little but often.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- South America in the Rio Icana. A black-water river, near the Rio Negro. Provide this fish with a spacious tank and plenty of hiding places, due to its origins, it prefers softer water and a lower pH.
[edit] Behaviour
- Not overly aggressive, but Cichlids will be Cichlids so some individuals may display more aggressive behaviour than others, especially males towards other males of the same species.
[edit] Identification
- White base colour with a checkered pattern on the body, in between blue bars and shading. Long flowing rays on the tips of the tail.
