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| Scientific Name: Paratheraps bifasciatus |
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| Pronunciation: b
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| Common Name(s): 'Bifa' or Two Stripe Cichlid |
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| Geo. Origin: South Mexico |
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| Habitat: Plants, Roots, Fallent Trees, Hollows Eroded in Banks |
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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: Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 14" |
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| Temperature: 75 - 80°F |
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| pH: 7.0 - 8.0 |
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| Water Hardness: Neutral |
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| Difficulty: 3 |
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| Photo Credit: Cichlid Scene |
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| Males will grow longer and become much heavier bodied than the females. A very attractive, larger growing cichlid species. Very aggressive. Keep as established, compatible pairs in six foot long aquariums, if more than one is to be kept. Having a tank divider handy to place in the aquarium, will help to insure the safety of the female, if the male becomes too aggressive. If placed in community tanks, stock with more 'robust' hardy species as tank mates. |
