Care at a glance
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Minimum tank 75 gallons or larger for one adult. Use a substantially larger tank for an attempted pair or community.
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Temperature 75–79°F (24–26°C)
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Water pH 6.8–7.2 · GH 8–14 dGH · 0 ppm ammonia and nitrite.
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Adult size 12 in body length
Tankmates and setup*
Territorial. One adult in its own tank is the safest setup. In a larger tank, only consider similarly sized, robust fish with compatible water needs.
* Temperament varies by fish and setup.
Feeding
Use a complete cichlid pellet with a mix of suitable plant matter and frozen invertebrates.
Hikari Sinking Cichlid Gold if the pellet size fits, with Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Brine Shrimp for variety.
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