Red Tiger Motaguense Care Guide
Parachromis motaguensis
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Bioload Score
17400
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 35.0 cm / 14.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 450L (119 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Central America
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous. They primarily feed on small fish and invertebrates. Provide a diet consisting of high-quality pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and small fish.
Community Compatibility
Red Tiger Motaguense should be kept with other large, aggressive cichlids of similar size and temperament. Avoid pairing them with smaller or peaceful fish as they may be attacked.
Good to Know
Red Tiger Motaguense can be extremely aggressive, especially during breeding and territorial disputes.
Gender Differences
Males are generally larger and more colorful than females. Mature males may develop longer fins.
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