Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus)

Familia: Cichlidae

Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid es un cíclido de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 4.2–6.2 cm; temperatura 22–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
22–26 °C
pH
5–6
Dureza GH
5–12 dGH
Tamaño adulto
4.2–6.2 cm
Tanque mínimo
46 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Assertive but manageable with space and structure
Origen
Sudamérica

Descripción de la especie

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.

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
Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded
Dieta
Accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety
Compañeros recomendados
  • Large robust catfish — Ignore the posturing below
Evitar con
  • Small or timid fish — Bullied relentlessly

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Often striking; males larger and brighter
Método de cría
Cave or substrate spawner with prolonged parental care

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid?

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

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid?

22–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 5–6, GH 5–12 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 4.2–6.2 cm; es bottom-dwelling. Acuario mínimo de 46 L.

¿Qué come Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid?

Accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid con otros peces?

Assertive but manageable with space and structure; Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded. Buenos compañeros: Large robust catfish — Ignore the posturing below.No convive con Small or timid fish — Bullied relentlessly.

¿De dónde es originario Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid?

Originario de Sudamérica; vive en lakes and slow rivers with structure. Still to gentle current; moderate.

¿Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid salta?

No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.

¿Cómo se reproduce Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid?

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