Red Headed Cichlid (Vieja synspila)
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Red Headed Cichlid
Red Headed Cichlid
Vieja synspila
284 Litres (75 US G.)
30.5-35.6cm (12-14 ")
Freshwater
7.0 - 8.0
24 -30 °C (75.2-86°F)
9-20 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Red Headed Cichlid, Quetzal Cichlid
Additional scientific names
- Paraneetroplus synspilus
Origin
- Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Sexing
- Not easy to visually sex.
Tank compatibility
- Moderately aggressive, not for community tanks. Keep with similar sized aggressive fish only providing plenty of space for territories.
Diet
- Carnivorous; standard cichlid diet of pellets, bloodworms, and such will suffice
Feeding regime
- Daily.
Environment Specifics
- Large freshwater tanks should suffice, as these fish can grow a size
Behaviour
- Moderately aggressive, as per medium-large cichlids
Identification
- A fairly medium cichlid that is red towards its front, and yellow towards its rear, with black spots towards the caudal peduncle.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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