Amphilophus robertsoni
| Common Names: | False Firemouth Robertson's Cichlid Turquoise Cichlid |
| Synonyms: | Astatheros robertsoni Cichlasoma robertsoni Heros robertsoni |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | America - Central; Mainly found in rivers and streams in Mexico and surrounding countries. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Territorial; Not overly aggressive if given enough space. But will not tolerate conspecifics. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; A varied diet consisting of meat- and veggie-ba |
| Care: | This is a rather easy cichlid to keep. They will eat smaller fish so be careful when choosing tankmates. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 20.3cm (8") Female: 17.5cm (6.9") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males will grow larger and more colorful than females. |
| Breeding: | Difficult--These cichlids are rarely spawned in captivity as they are quite difficult to pair up due to conspecific aggression. |
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| Comments: | This is a beautiful cichlid that is not commonly available. This species is one of the Central American eartheaters that are very similar to the South American Geophagus cichlids. |
| Main Colours: | Blue, Purple, Yellow |
| Markings: | Striped Vertical |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Flat |
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| Image Credit: | ;jason_r_s |
| Submitted By: | Jason_R_S |
| Contributors: | Jason_R_S, gnr4ever8794 |
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