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Name
Scientific name
Amatitlania myrnae
Described by
Authority Loiselle, Year 1997, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Cryptoheros myrnae is a Central American cichlid from the Atlantic slope of Costa Rica and Panama. It was collected from a river with clear…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–26°C, pH 7–8.5
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Costa Rica, Panama
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Atlantic slope of Costa Rica and Panama.
Habitat
The river from which it was collected had clear, shallow, swiftly flowing water and a sandy substrate.
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of 90 ∗ 30 cm or more are just about acceptable for a single pair, though this species seems to fare better in larger aquaria.
Maintenance
Use rocks, wood and roots to provide plenty of hiding places and potential spawning sites for the fish, and ensure the water is well-oxygenated.
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Not fussy and will accept most foods. Live and frozen bloodworm, Artemia, chopped prawn/shrimp, etc., should form a good proportion of the diet, though good qu…
Behaviour and compatibility
Moderately aggressive species, especially when breeding. Keep it with other Central American cichlids only in a tank large enough to allow each species space t…
Sexual dimorphism
The male is larger and more brightly coloured, particularly when in spawning condition. The female has a dark spot in the dorsal fin, and when spawning her low…
Reproduction
If you can find some of these you should find that they breed quite easily. A pair is best obtained by buying a group of juvenile fish and allowing them to gro…
Notes
This species is is relatively rare in the hobby. It is however very attractive and easily-bred, so should be snapped up when it is available.
References
References
No references