Red Headed Cichlid (Vieja synspila)
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Red Headed Cichlid
Vieja synspila
284 Litres (75 US G.)
30.5-35.6cm (12-14 ")
Freshwater
7.0 - 8.0
24 -30 °C (75.2-86°F)
9-20 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Red Headed Cichlid, Quetzal Cichlid
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Moderately aggressive, not for community tanks. Keep with similar sized aggressive fish only providing plenty of space for territories.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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