Kotsovato (Paretroplus kieneri)
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Kotsovato
Paretroplus kieneri
208 Litres (55 US G.)
12-14 cm (4.7-5.5")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.0
23.9-25.6°C (75 -78 °F)
1-20 °d
1:1 M:F
8-10 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Additional names
Additional scientific names
- Speckled Damba, Calico Damba
Origin[edit]
- Endemic to Kamoro area (north of Madagascar).
Sexing[edit]
- Females are paler than males
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Relatively peaceful.
Diet[edit]
- Piscivorous; Does well on Cichlid pellets.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Daily
Environment specifics[edit]
- A spacious, well oxygenated tank will do, as they inhabit streams, and lakes in the wild.
Behavior[edit]
- A relatively peaceful large fish.
Identification[edit]
- A blue-greyish fish with black speckling. Males have more yellow in breeding dress.
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors: Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination)
