Festivum Cichlid Care Guide
Mesonauta festivus
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Bioload Score
3400
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, and other non-aggressive species that prefer similar water conditions.
Good to Know
Festivum Cichlids can become territorial during breeding and may display aggression towards conspecifics or other tank mates.
Gender Differences
Males may develop longer dorsal and anal fins, and females may have a rounder abdomen when carrying eggs.
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