Checkerboard Cichlid
| Origin= Middle Amazon Scientific Name= Crenicara filamentosa Max. Size= 3.54" (9CM) pH= 5-7 Temperature= 23-25C (74-78F) Temperment= A peaceful species suitable for a community tank. Minimum Tank Size and/or Tank Type= A 10G (40L), community tank. Favourite Foods= Live foods Other Info= This fish is sensitive to changes in chemical compostion of the water Breeding Info= TANK: With 25G (100L) capacity per pair, generously planted, with flat stones on the bottom. GENDER: The male is bigger. BREEDING RATIO: 1 Male : 1 Female BREEDING WATER: 26-28C (80-84F); pH of 5.5; dCH 0; dGH max. 8; filtered through peat. OTHER BREEDING INFO: The femlae deposits up to 120 eggs on flat stones or leaves, the eggs are yellowish. You should remove the male after spawning is over. The incubation period is about 72 hours (three days), you should feed the fry brine shrimp nauplii. |  Photo Credit: Bombcat's Fishy Page  Photo Credit: Bombcat's Fishy Page  Photo Credit: Bombcat's Fishy Page |
              
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