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| Scientific Name: Neetroplus nematopus |
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| Pronunciation: n
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| Common Name(s): 'Neets' |
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| Geo. Origin: Nicaragua, Costa Rica |
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| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
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| Breeding: Substrate Spawner |
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| Temperament: Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 6" |
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| Temperature: 74 - 80°F |
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| pH: 7.0 - 7.6 |
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| Water Hardness: Hard |
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| Difficulty: 4 |
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| Photo Credit: Rusty Wessel |
| Articles: | 20 gal. long Cookie Cutter |
| Comments: |
| Will undergo a very dramatic, complete reversal of coloration when in spawning condition. The eyes on this species even seem to become a much brighter gold. Unfortunately, this also means that a pair of one the most highly aggressive, fry protective cichlids On-The-Planet! May have just been unleashed on your community tank. Best stocked as the only cichlid residents in a minimum sized, four foot long tank, with robust - very fast - tankmates. An outrageously aggressive, spawning pair of this species is not recommend for keeping with other cichlid tankmates in even larger sized, home aquariums. |
