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	Scientific Name: Parachromis dovii
	Pronunciation: p r- -kr -m s d -v
	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.