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Hypselecara temporalis
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Hypselecara temporalis

Common Names: Chocolate Cichlid
Emerald Cichlid
Synonyms: Cichlasoma temporale
Heros temporalis
Family: Cichlidae
Category: Cichlids
Distribution: America - South; Brazil, South America.
Main Ecosystem: River; River
Temperament: Peaceful; Slow moving at times. Peaceful.
Diet: Carnivore; Carnivore
Care: Feed Grasshoppers, moths, flies, cockroaches, etc. In the wild Chocolate Cichlids eat insects flying just above the surface of the water. May except flakes. The Chocolate Cichlid needs a tall tank with large hiding places among rocks and roots.
pH:
5.5 - 7.5
Temperature:
25°C - 30°C
77°F - 86°F
Hardness:
1 dH - 20 dH
Potential Size: Male: 28cm (11")
Female: 28cm (11")
Water Region: All; All
Activity: Diurnal; Diurnal
Gender: Adult males grow larger and have a hump on their head.
Breeding: Use the above water values. The Chocolate Cichlid spawns on vertical rocks and on plants. At first parenting is bad, but after a few days they become better.
Variants:
Comments:
Main Colours: Brown
Markings: Striped Horizontal
Mouth: Normal
Tail: Not Specified
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Submitted By: Adam
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