Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus)

Familie: Cichlidae

Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid ist ein Buntbarsch aus Südamerika. Länge 4.2–6.2 cm, Temperatur 22–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur: 22–26 °C
pH: 5–6
GH-Härte: 5–12 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen: 4.2–6.2 cm
Mindestaquarium: 46 L
Schwimmebene: Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit: Mittel
Charakter: Assertive but manageable with space and structure
Herkunft: Südamerika

Artübersicht

Mikrogeophagus altispinosus, a member of the family Cichlidae, comes from South America, where it inhabits lakes and slow rivers with structure. Assertive but manageable with space and structure and accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety, it grows to 4.2–6.2 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–26 °C range. Other Mikrogeophagus species in our database include Mikrogeophagus ramirezi.

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: Large robust catfish — Ignore the posturing below
Nicht vergesellschaften mit: Small or timid fish — Bullied relentlessly

Zucht & Hinweise

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

Häufige Fragen

Ist Bolivian 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 Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid?

22–26 °C, stabil geführt; pH 5–6, GH 5–12 dGH.

Wie groß wird Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid und welches Aquarium?

Wird 4.2–6.2 cm; lebt bottom-dwelling. Mindestens 46 L.

Was frisst Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid?

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

Kann man Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid vergesellschaften?

Assertive but manageable with space and structure; Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded. Gute Partner: Large robust catfish — Ignore the posturing below.Nicht mit Small or timid fish — Bullied relentlessly.

Woher stammt Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid?

Stammt aus Südamerika; lebt in lakes and slow rivers with structure. Still to gentle current; moderate.

Springt Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid?

Keine Sprungneigung; ein Standarddeckel reicht.

Wie züchtet man Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid?

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