Is Synspilum aggressive?
Point of the story is they are very adaptable to the aggression level of the tankmates, and are more then capable of holding there own in more aggressive situations.
How big do Synspilum cichlids get?
Overview
| Synonyms | Vieja synspila, V. synspilum, Cichlasoma synspilum |
|---|---|
| Maximum Size | 42cm (16.5”) |
| Water Parameters | Will acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.5-7.8, dH: up to 20 degrees. |
| Temperature | 24-30 deg C (75-86 deg F) |
| Compatibility | Community of large fish only. |
How long does it take for Vieja cichlid eggs to hatch?
The female lays around 1000-2000 eggs. The fry hatch in 3 days. The parents will keep them hidden under rocks or in caves, until they become free swimming a few days later.
What do Vieja fish eat?
Primarily herbivorous in the wild, this species is not a fussy eater in captivity. Use a good quality cichlid pellet as the staple diet. Supplement this with meaty foods such as prawn, mussel and white fish. Vegetable matter in the form of spirulina or algae wafers should form an important part of the diet.
Are redhead cichlids aggressive?
It is a robust and moderately aggressive species with plenty of personality and striking coloration. Males typically develop a characteristic nuchal hump. Powerful filtration and regular water changes are necessarry for this large species. Feeding is simple for the unfussy Redhead Cichlid.
How big do black belt cichlids get?
12 inches long
That dark bar is how these cichlids get their name: black belt cichlids. These fish usually live to be eight to 12 years old and will grow to be up to 12 inches long.
Are black convict cichlids aggressive?
Understanding the aggressive tendencies of the convict cichlid is essential if you want to provide them with good care. These fish fit right in with a lot of their cichlid relatives and are quite territorial and feisty. However, this isn’t something to be worried about as long as you put them in the right environment.
Do convict fish eat their babies?
(As a note, your Convict Cichlid pair may eat their babies the first few spawns. They are new parents and are still trying to figure everything out, this is normal.)
Are convict cichlids fin nippers?
Convicts are quite small for cichlids. Convict Cichlids rarely give their tank mates too much trouble except when breeding, which we will get into below. But they may give chase occasionally, nipping a fin here and there. They tend to save their aggression for each other and fish that look like cichlids.
What is a true green terror?
The green terror (Andinoacara rivulatus, syn. Aequidens rivulatus) is a colorful freshwater fish in the cichlid family. The fish originates from the Pacific side of South America from the Tumbes River in Peru to the Esmeraldas River in Ecuador.
How big does a Red Terror cichlid get?
12 – 20 inches
This colorful, eye-catching fish is a red terror cichlid (Cichlasoma festae). It can grow to lengths of 12 – 20 inches and live somewhere between 12 – 20 years.