Bocourti Cichlid Care Guide
Cincelichthys bocourti
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Bioload Score
9600
- Max Size
- 30.0 cm / 12.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 285L (75 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Central America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality cichlid pellets, live foods such as worms and brine shrimp, and vegetable matter.
Community Compatibility
Can be kept in a large, species-specific tank or with other large, similarly semi-aggressive fish that can hold their own. Not suitable for a general community tank due to size and temperament.
Good to Know
The Bocourti Cichlid is notable for its striking appearance, with a distinctive yellow and black patterning that becomes more pronounced and vibrant as the fish matures, earning it the nickname "Yellowjacket Cichlid."
Gender Differences
Males are typically larger and more colorful with longer fins than females.
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