Common Name/s:	Central America
Distribution:	Central America
Size:	10" possibly bigger
Tank size:	55 gallons
pH:	Neutral
Temperature:	77 - 82 F°
Diet:	Carnivorous

Istlanum a medium sized aggressive cichlid. Mixes well with other hard nosed medium sized Cichlids like C. grammodes, and C. salvini. If fed a varied diet will color up nicely and become a showy fish. Males of this species grow a large nuchal hump and bright colors.

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