Angostura Cichlid Care Guide
Vieja breidhori
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Bioload Score
16000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 25.0 cm / 10.0"
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (75–86°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 7.9
- Min Tank Size
- 300L (79 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Central America
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous. Prefers live foods such as feeder fish, small crustaceans, and insects. Will also accept high-quality pellets and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Aggressive and likely unsuitable for any community tank
Good to Know
Angostura Cichlids can become very aggressive so shouldn't be kept with other fish.
Gender Differences
Males are larger, and females may develop a red blotch in the dorsal fin with age
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