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| Scientific Name: Hypsophrys nicaraguensis |
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| Pronunciation: h
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| Common Name(s): 'Nic', Macaw Cichlid |
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| Geo. Origin: Nicaragua |
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| Diet: Omnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Substrate Spawner |
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| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 10" |
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| Temperature: 76 - 80°F |
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| pH: 7.4 - 8.4 |
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| Water Hardness: Hard |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
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Photo 1 
Beautiful male 
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2 females 
Photo 6 
Aquarium courtship 
Pair spawning |
| Photo Credit: Kostas Mixalop |
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| Females are much smaller, growing to barely 2/3'rd's the size of adult males. This species is considered one of the most popular New World cichlids kept in the aquarium today. A true 'Classic'! It's reliable and peaceful disposition, combined with an outrageously bright coloration will insure this cichlid remains a favorite with Cichlid-Keepers everywhere. |
