Checkerboard Cichlid Care Guide
Dicrossus filamentosus
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Bioload Score
1600
- Max Size
- 7.6 cm / 3.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (76–82°F)
- pH Range
- 5.0 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 2 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, but with a preference for live and frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. High-quality flake and pellet foods with a high vegetable content can also be part of their diet.
Community Compatibility
Can be kept in a community tank with other peaceful, similarly sized fish that thrive in similar water conditions. Ideal tank mates include small tetras, rasboras, and other non-aggressive species. Avoid large or highly active fish that may stress the Checkerboard Cichlids.
Good to Know
Checkerboard Cichlids are named for their distinctive checkerboard-like pattern across their body and fins, making them a visually striking addition to any suitable aquarium. Their relatively small size and peaceful nature make them popular among aquarists looking to add a touch of elegance to their planted tanks.
Gender Differences
Males are larger, more colorful, and have longer, more filamentous finnage than females. Females are smaller and often show a more intense belly coloration when ready to breed.
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