Rio Grande Cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus) es un cichlidae de Central and North America and the Philippines; alcanza 22.5–33 cm a 20–33 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
20–33 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–12 dGH
Tamaño adulto
22.5–33 cm
Tanque mínimo
500 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Territorial; line-of-sight breaks keep the peace
Origen
Texas, N America
Descripción de la especie
Herichthys cyanoguttatus is a Cichlidae from Texas, N America. A thinking fish that rearranges décor and learns its keeper — and punishes bare, crowded tanks. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 22.5–33 cm. A pair claims a territory; give each a defensible cave. Over-filter for its messy habits, aquascape with rock walls, and respect its claimed corner. Maintain 20–33 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
Biotopo natural
Hábitat
Lakes and slow rivers with structure
Corriente
Still to gentle current
Oxígeno disuelto
Moderate
Paisaje y equipo
Sustrato
Sand with rock piles
Decoración dura
Stones, caves and broken lines of sight
Plantas
Hardy species that tolerate digging
Temperamento, dieta y compañeros
Sociabilidad
A pair claims a territory; give each a defensible cave
Dieta
Omnivore with a protein lean — quality cichlid pellets