Blackbelt Cichlid (Vieja maculicauda)

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Blackbelt Cichlid

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Blackbelt Cichlid

Vieja maculicauda

246 Litres (65 US G.)

25.4-35.6cm (10-14 ")

sg

1 - 1.005

pH

6.5 - 7.5

26 -28 °C (78.8-82.4°F)

6-16 °d

1:2 M:F

Herbivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

5-8 years

Family

Cichlidae





Additional names

Blackbelt Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Cichlasoma maculicauda, Theraps maculicauda, Cichlasoma globosum


Diet[edit]

Will accept pellet and flake, blanched vegetables and may graze some types of algae. Will eat soft live plants. Will eat other fish that can fit in its mouth.


Environment specifics[edit]

Not planted-tank safe, will nibble live plants.

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