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Name

Scientific name

Amphilophus trimaculatus

Described by

Authority Günther, Year 1867, Bracketed

Family

Cichlidae

Common names

Three Spot Cichlid, Trimac

Photograph credits

Not recorded

Summary

The three spot cichlid or trimac, Amphilophus trimaculatus, is a large cichlid from western Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador. It lives mai…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

400mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 122 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 38 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 23–30°C, pH 7–7

Hardness

Not recorded

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Territorial

Social needs

Not recorded

Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Singapore

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Western parts of Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador. There are also feral populations in Singapore.

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Habitat

Found mainly in sluggish waters of the Pacific coastal plains and surrounding lowlands. It tends to be associated with soft substrates of mud and sand, where i…

Aquarium size

48" x 15" x 15"

Maintenance

Rocks and bogwood to form territories. Lives in lakes and slower moving water in the wild, so avoid strong current in the aquarium. Plants are best avoided as …

Water conditions

Temperature: 23 – 30 °C pH: 7.0 Hardness: Moderate hardness of around 15 gH

Diet

A predatory species that feeds on other fish and both aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates.

Behaviour and compatibility

A fairly aggressive cichild, the trimac will not tolerate other tankmates easily. It may be possible to keep this fish as part of a large robust cichild commun…

Sexual dimorphism

Males is larger and may be more colourful.

Reproduction

Breeding is fairly easy. The pair usually select a flat stone and spawn on that. Up to 1000 eggs may be laid. Trimacs make excellent parents and will guard the…

Notes

Amphilophus trimaculatus is a large colourful cichlid, if a little aggressive. It is believed to be one of the fish that was used to create the hybrid Flowerho…

References

References

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