T-Bar Cichlid Care Guide
Cryptoheros sajica
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 12.0 cm / 4.7"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 100L (26 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Central America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; feeds on a variety of flake foods, pellets, and live foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for community tanks with similarly sized peaceful fish. Can be territorial.
Good to Know
T-Bar Cichlids are known for their parental care, often forming monogamous pairs and guarding their fry closely.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and more colorful.
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