Difference between revisions of "Amatitlania sajica"
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| + | :Omnivorous, will take most foods including Cichlid pellets, [[bloodworm]], [[daphnia]], blanched vegetables and algae wafers. | ||
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| + | :Prefers a good current and likes a small pebble or gravel substrate. Can do well in a planted tank provided plants are well established as this fish can dig. | ||
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| + | :A semi-aggressive Cichlid. Aggression increases, especially on the part of the female, if they are spawning and she will defend her eggs and fry ferociously. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :An attractive Cichlid once it has settled into its environment. It's body and fins have blue, yellow and red hues on a olive green base colour. It gets its "T-Bar" common name from the 'T' shape that can occasionally be seen on its flanks. | ||
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Revision as of 03:02, 13 December 2017
Sajica Cichlid
Sajica Cichlid
Archocentrus sajica
132 Litres (35 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
Freshwater
7.0 - 7.5
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
5-15 °d
2:3 M:F
2-5 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Costa Rican Blue Eyed Cichlid, Sajica Cichlid, T-Bar Cichlid
Additional scientific names
- Cichlasoma sajica, Cryptoheros sajica
Sexing
- The male is larger than the female and a nuchal hump is evident on the males. The males are a little more colourful. The females have more yellow hues on their fins.
Tank compatibility
- This fish can be aggressive and shouldn't be kept with smaller fish. Keep in either a species tank or with other similar sized South American Cichlids and larger peaceful South American Characins.
Diet
- Omnivorous, will take most foods including Cichlid pellets, bloodworm, daphnia, blanched vegetables and algae wafers.
Feeding regime
- Once or twice a day.
Environment specifics
- Prefers a good current and likes a small pebble or gravel substrate. Can do well in a planted tank provided plants are well established as this fish can dig.
Behaviour
- A semi-aggressive Cichlid. Aggression increases, especially on the part of the female, if they are spawning and she will defend her eggs and fry ferociously.
Identification
- An attractive Cichlid once it has settled into its environment. It's body and fins have blue, yellow and red hues on a olive green base colour. It gets its "T-Bar" common name from the 'T' shape that can occasionally be seen on its flanks.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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- Cichlidae.com - Breeding the Sajica Cichlid
- Aqua Hobby
