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Cichlids

Intelligent, often territorial fish needing space.

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AngelfishIntermediate; adult territory planning
AngelfishPterophyllum scalare
  • 24-28 C
  • pH 6.0-7.4
  • 200 L+ nominal; 100 x 40 x 50 cm; conditional pair-only plan
Cichlids | Territorial when pairing | Omnivore
Ram cichlidAdvanced
Ram cichlidMikrogeophagus ramirezi
  • 25–29°C
  • pH 5–7
  • 70 L+
Cichlids · Peaceful · Omnivore
KribensisIntermediate
KribensisPelvicachromis pulcher
  • 24–27°C
  • pH 6–7.5
  • 70 L+
Cichlids · Semi-aggressive · Omnivore
Cockatoo cichlidIntermediate
Cockatoo cichlidApistogramma cacatuoides
  • 24–28°C
  • pH 6–7.5
  • 60 L+
Cichlids · Semi-aggressive · Carnivore
Bolivian ramBeginner
Bolivian ramMikrogeophagus altispinosus
  • 24–28°C
  • pH 6–7.5
  • 90 L+
Cichlids · Peaceful · Omnivore
Convict cichlidBeginner
Convict cichlidAmatitlania nigrofasciata
  • 22–27°C
  • pH 6.5–8
  • 90 L+
Cichlids · Aggressive · Omnivore
Keyhole cichlidBeginner
Keyhole cichlidCleithracara maronii
  • 22–26°C
  • pH 6–7.5
  • 80 L+
Cichlids · Peaceful · Omnivore
Firemouth cichlidIntermediate
Firemouth cichlidThorichthys meeki
  • 22–27°C
  • pH 6.5–8
  • 110 L+
Cichlids · Semi-aggressive · Omnivore
Blue acaraBeginner
Blue acaraAndinoacara pulcher
  • 22–27°C
  • pH 6.5–8
  • 120 L+
Cichlids · Semi-aggressive · Omnivore
DiscusAdvanced
DiscusSymphysodon aequifasciatus
  • 27–31°C
  • pH 5.5–7
  • 250 L+
Cichlids · Peaceful · Carnivore
OscarIntermediate
OscarAstronotus ocellatus
  • 20-28 C
  • pH 6.0-7.5
  • 150 x 60 cm base for one adult; larger preferred
Cichlids | Large, predatory omnivore | Adult-space commitment
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