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| Scientific Name: Parachromis dovii |
| Pronunciation: p
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| Common Name(s): Wolf Cichlid, Rainbow Bass |
| Geo. Origin: Honduras through Costa Rica |
| Habitat: Streams, Pools, Drainage Channels |
| Diet: Carnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Substrate Spawner |
| Temperament: Highly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Extremely Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 24" |
| Temperature: 76 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 4 |
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Sub-adult male Sub-adult female Sub-adult male Adult male Adult male Sub-adult male Male One in the hand... Sub-adult male Swallowing feeder fish |
Photo Credit: Rickard H |
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One of the largest and most aggressive cichlids known. Amongst Guapote's, this is: 'The Big One'! Piscivorous, although it also eats crustaceans and insects. Sensitive to poor water quality - an aggressive regimen of regularly conducted, high percentage cleaning/water changes in the aquarium will be required to insure the health of this species. Well-kept, healthy individuals of this fish will reward their keepers with a light violet/lavender sheen across the head and back area of the base coloration. |