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. |
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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. |
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Main Colours: | Brown |
Markings: | Striped Horizontal |
Mouth: | Normal |
Tail: | Not Specified |
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Submitted By: | Adam |
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