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| Scientific Name: Dicrossus filamentosus |
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| Pronunciation: d
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| Common Name(s): Checkerboard cichlid |
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| Geo. Origin: Rio ***** & Rio Orinoco river systems |
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| Habitat: Plants, Roots, Fallen Trees, Hollows Eroded in Banks |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
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| Breeding: Substrate Spawner |
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| Temperament: Peaceful |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 3" |
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| Temperature: 82°F |
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| pH: < 6 |
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| Water Hardness: Soft |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
| Images: |
Female 
Male 
Male 
Male 
Unknown 
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| Photo Credit: Eric Martina |
| Articles: | Species article |
| Comments: |
| Likes to spawn on vertical surfaces. Eggs need very soft acidic water to hatch. |
