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| Scientific Name: Parachromis loisellei |
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| Pronunciation: p
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| Common Name(s): Loiselle's cichlid |
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| Geo. Origin: Nicaragua, Costa-Rica, West Panama, Honduras |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Substrate Spawner |
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| Temperament: Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 12" |
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| Temperature: 75 - 80°F |
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| pH: 7.0 - 8.0 |
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| Water Hardness: Hard |
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| Difficulty: 3 |
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| Photo Credit: CichlidsForver |
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| A smaller growing, possibly more peaceful Guapote' to keep in the aquarium. Be careful! All Guapote's have hugely varied personality and aggression traits as individuals. Adults of this species will display a distinctive yellow base coloration, with a jet black, mottled lateral band and eye markings. This carnivore will benefit from and learn to greedily consume vegetal-based pellets and foods offered occasionally as variety in the aquarium. Sensitive to poor water quality, an aggressive schedule of regularly conducted, high percentage cleaning/water changes will insure this species remains brightly colored up and healthy in the aquarium. |
