Amphilophus trimaculatum
| Common Names: | Three Spot Cichlid Trimac Cichlid |
| Synonyms: | Three-spot Cichlid |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | America - Central; Found in rivers and lakes in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Lake; Primarily found in lakes but they also inhabit rivers and streams as well. |
| Temperament: | Aggressive; Very Aggressive, Mix with other very aggressive Cichlids that can hold there own as this giant will pick on and kill weaker less aggressive tank mates. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; These fish should be fed quality flakes or cichlid crumbles while juveniles, but as they grow they should be switched over to appropriately sized quality pellets. Krill, shrimp, live fish and worms can be given as a treat. |
| Care: | Provide a tank of at least 75 gallons or larger for a single male. The tank should be well filtered and have a very sturdy hood. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 35.6cm (14") Female: 25.4cm (10") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males generally grow larger and mature females will have a black blotch in the middle of the dorsal fin. |
| Breeding: | Intermediate to hard. Must have very large tank. |
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| Comments: | This is a very nice looking fish thats responsive to its owner and can often be hand fed. |
| Main Colours: | Green, Pink, Yellow |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Submitted By: | Mr Cichlid |
| Contributors: | Mr Cichlid, Jason_R_S |
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