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Scientific Name : Parachromis managuensis

Common Name : Cichlasoma managuense, Herichthys managuense, Heros managuensis

Country Of Origin : Lake Nicaragua and Costa Rica, Central America

Size : 35cms, 14inches

Diet : Juveniles will accept flakes and pellets. Whereas grow-outs and adults will only take small fish, tadpoles, worms, shrimp, crickets and high-quality pellets

Tank Zone : Mid-Lower Tank

Sex : Males are more strikingly coloured whereas females will become more built in appearance and shorter in length.

Temperament : Very aggressive and territorial.

Breeding : Not yet common in the home Aquarium but not very difficult. Main problem is a pair that will share a territory and then mate. Eggs will be laid on a rock or pot, they will be viciously guarded by the female, while the male protects the greater area.

Tank Setup : Hiding spaces are a neccesity for housing other tankmates and for reducing stress in territorial squabbles.

Temperature : 25-32°C,77-90°F

PH : 7-8.6

Hardness : 10-16° dGH


Optimal Water Parameters :

Temperature: 28°C (83°F)
pH: 7.8
Hardness: 13°dH


General Information
A common sight in today's aquariums and rightly deserving due to its beautfil colouration and graceful swimming habits. Commonly kept with Red Devils, Jack Dempseys and larger Oscars.

Breeding Info
Relatively easy when you have a bonded pair. Spawning can be encouraged by providing small waterchanges of cool water.

Comments
Due to price drops, this cichlid has become more common and is now being home-bred by the enthusiasts all over the world.