Kotsovato (Paretroplus kieneri)

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Kotsovato

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Paretroplus kieneri

208 Litres (55 US G.)

12-14 cm (4.7-5.5")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.0

23.9-25.6°C (75 -78 °F)

1-20 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-10 years

Family

Cichlidae

This animal is available captive bred





Additional names

Additional scientific names

Speckled Damba, Calico Damba


Origin

Endemic to Kamoro area (north of Madagascar).

Sexing

Females are paler than males

Tank compatibility

Relatively peaceful.

Diet

Piscivorous; Does well on Cichlid pellets.

Feeding regime

Daily

Environment specifics

A spacious, well oxygenated tank will do, as they inhabit streams, and lakes in the wild.

Behavior

A relatively peaceful large fish.

Identification

A blue-greyish fish with black speckling. Males have more yellow in breeding dress.

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