Bifasciatum Cichlid Care Guide
Paratheraps bifasciatus
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 113L (30 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Central America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous - requires a varied diet including pellets, live, and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Not recommended for a general community tank due to its semi-aggressive nature. Best kept with other similarly sized and tempered cichlids.
Good to Know
The Bifasciatum Cichlid is known for its striking blue eyes and the unique ability to change color during breeding and territorial displays.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and more colorful with extended finnage compared to females.
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