Bandit Cichlid Care Guide
Guianacara spp.
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Bioload Score
3000
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 12.5 cm / 5.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 5.5 – 7.2
- Min Tank Size
- 76L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous. Accepts high-quality flakes, pellets, and enjoys live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
Community Compatibility
Compatible with other peaceful community fish of similar size. Avoid keeping with aggressive or fin-nipping species.
Gender Differences
Males may have a pronounced bump on their head as adults, and are typically larger.
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