Bone Back (Pelvicachromis pulcher)

Familia: Cichlidae

Bone Back es un cíclido de agua dulce originario de Nigeria, África. Alcanza 8.2–12.1 cm; temperatura 24–25 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
24–25 °C
pH
5–8
Dureza GH
5–19 dGH
Tamaño adulto
8.2–12.1 cm
Tanque mínimo
176 L
Capa de nado
Middle to bottom; territory-centred
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Assertive but manageable with space and structure
Origen
Nigeria, África

Descripción de la especie

Pelvicachromis pulcher, a member of the family Cichlidae, comes from Nigeria, Africa, 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 8.2–12.1 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 24–25 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Other cichlids of similar size and temperament.

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
  • Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank
Evitar con
  • Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted

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 Bone Back?

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

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Bone Back?

Mantén el agua a 24–25 °C. 24–25 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Bone Back y qué acuario necesita?

Tamaño adulto: 8.2–12.1 cm. Mínimo 176 L.

¿Qué come Bone Back?

Accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety. Forraja sobre sand with rock piles: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.

¿Puede convivir Bone Back con otros peces?

Assertive but manageable with space and structure; Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded. Buenos compañeros: Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank.No convive con Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted.

¿De dónde es originario Bone Back?

De Nigeria, África: lakes and slow rivers with structure, con still to gentle current.

¿Bone Back salta?

Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.

¿Cómo se reproduce Bone Back?

En acuario: cave or substrate spawner with prolonged parental care. Often striking; males larger and brighter.