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	Scientific Name: Dicrossus filamentosus
	Pronunciation: d -kr s- s f l- -m n-t s- s
	Common Name(s): Checkerboard cichlid
	Geo. Origin: Rio ***** & Rio Orinoco river systems
	Habitat: Plants, Roots, Fallen Trees, Hollows Eroded in Banks
	Diet: Carnivore
	Gender Differences: Monomorphic
	Breeding: Substrate Spawner
	Temperament: Peaceful
	Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
	Maximum Size: 3"
	Temperature: 82°F
	pH: < 6
	Water Hardness: Soft
	Difficulty: 2

Images:

Female Male Male Male Unknown Photo 6 Photo 7 ​

Photo Credit: Eric Martina

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Comments:

Likes to spawn on vertical surfaces. Eggs need very soft acidic water to hatch.