Butterfly Cichlid (Hypsophrys nicaraguensis)

Familie: Cichlidae

Butterfly Cichlid ist ein Buntbarsch aus Zentralamerika. Länge 12.4–18.2 cm, Temperatur 22–28 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
22–28 °C
pH
7–8
GH-Härte
9–20 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
12.4–18.2 cm
Mindestaquarium
397 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Assertive but manageable with space and structure
Herkunft
Zentralamerika

Artübersicht

A Cichlidae species native to Central America: Hypsophrys nicaraguensis lives bottom-dwelling over lakes and slow rivers with structure. Assertive but manageable with space and structure. Adults reach 12.4–18.2 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Other cichlids of similar size and temperament.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Lakes and slow rivers with structure
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Sand with rock piles
Harte Dekoration
Stones, caves and broken lines of sight
Pflanzen
Hardy species that tolerate digging

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded
Fütterung
Accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Often striking; males larger and brighter
Fortpflanzungsart
Cave or substrate spawner with prolonged parental care

Häufige Fragen

Ist Butterfly Cichlid pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Assertive but manageable with space and structure; Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Butterfly Cichlid?

Halte das Wasser bei 22–28 °C. 22–28 °C manually curated 2026-09-20 (was GBIF-derived). Heater required for stable tropical warmth.

Wie groß wird Butterfly Cichlid und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 12.4–18.2 cm. Minimum: 397 L.

Was frisst Butterfly Cichlid?

Accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.

Kann man Butterfly Cichlid vergesellschaften?

Assertive but manageable with space and structure; Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded. Gute Partner: Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank.Nicht mit Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted.

Woher stammt Butterfly Cichlid?

Aus Zentralamerika: lakes and slow rivers with structure, mit still to gentle current.

Springt Butterfly Cichlid?

Bei Pflege und Wasserwechsel wird ein Deckel empfohlen.

Wie züchtet man Butterfly Cichlid?

In der Zucht: cave or substrate spawner with prolonged parental care. Often striking; males larger and brighter.