Neet Cichlid Care Guide
Neetroplus nematopus
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (74–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Central America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; enjoys a varied diet of flakes, live, and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in species-specific setups or with other robust Central American cichlids.
Good to Know
Neet Cichlids are known for their unique lip-locking behavior during territorial disputes.
Gender Differences
Males are more colorful and aggressive.
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