科: Cichlidae
花老虎为慈鲷科鱼类，有主见但空间充足时可控，原生分布于中北美洲。领域就是它的世界观；石头砌成的墙比开阔水面更能带来平静。成体约 41.2–60.5 cm，单养、成对或小后宫，切忌拥挤，适宜水温 24–30 °C。过滤要强，石头要堆。
Parachromis managuensis is a Cichlidae from Central America. In the wild it prefers lakes and slow rivers with structure; in the aquarium it stays assertive but manageable with space and structure. Plan on 41.2–60.5 cm of adult fish at 24–30 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Other cichlids of similar size and temperament.
中等难度，稳定水质比高端设备更关键。Assertive but manageable with space and structure，Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded。
水温控制在 24–30 °C，重点是稳定。Heater required for stable tropical warmth。
成体 41.2–60.5 cm 左右，因其Bottom-dwelling的习性，500 L 以上的缸更合适。
Accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety。每天两小餐比一顿大餐更利于状态。
Assertive but manageable with space and structure。推荐混养：Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank。避免与Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted同缸。
原生于中北美洲，栖息于Lakes and slow rivers with structure。Still to gentle current，Moderate。
无明显跳缸倾向，常规缸盖即可。
Cave or substrate spawner with prolonged parental care。Often striking; males larger and brighter。