Twoband Cichlid Care Guide
Vieja bifasciata
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Bioload Score
10000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 30.0 cm / 11.8"
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (75–86°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Central America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous; prefers a diet of vegetables and occasional meaty foods.
Community Compatibility
Best housed in cichlid-specific tanks or with other robust species.
Good to Know
The Twoband Cichlid is celebrated for its striking two horizontal bands and robust nature, making it popular among cichlid enthusiasts.
Gender Differences
Males have more intense colors and larger body size.
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