Paratheraps synspilum
| Common Names: | Firehead Cichlid Quetzal Cichlid Redhead Cichlid |
| Synonyms: | Cichlasoma synspilum Cichlaurus hinklingi Herichthys synspilum Heros synspilus Theraps synspilus Vieja synspilum |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | America - Central; Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Lake; Lake |
| Temperament: | Aggressive; Aggressive and territorial. However, can be mixed with other similar sized cichlids. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Young are not fussy and will eat anything. Adults can be fussy and will prefer prawns, pellets, chopped earth worms and spinach. Provide hiding places (caves etc), plants should not be used. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 32cm (12.6") Female: 32cm (12.6") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Adult males are brighter than females and tend to develop a slight nuchal hump. Males also have more flowing finage than females. |
| Breeding: | This species is easy to spawn but it can be very difficult to find a compatible pair. Once a pair bond is formed they will spawn continually producing large broods. They will pair off and defend their spawn site/brood very aggressively. Any other fish sharing the tank will be badly bullied. |
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| Comments: | Thanks to Terry Cave for submitting this profile. |
| Main Colours: | Grey, Purple, Yellow |
| Markings: | Mottled |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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