Callolepis Cichlid (Thorichthys callolepis)
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Callolepis Cichlid
Callolepis Cichlid
Thorichthys callolepis
170 Litres (45 US G.)
11.9-14cm (4.7-5.5 ")
Freshwater
7.0 - 7.9
22.2-24.4°C (72 -76 °F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Callolepis Cichlid, San Domingo Cichlid
Additional scientific names
- Cichlasoma callolepis
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
- Thorichthys callolepis is the only currently identified species in the genus that does not have the characteristic "eye spot" on the bottom corner of the gill plate.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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