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Name
Scientific name
Crenicara latruncularium
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Crenicara latruncularium is a South American cichlid from the Rio Guaporé in western Brazil and the Rio Mamoré in Bolivia. Fairly peaceful …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
90mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
0–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Bolivia, Brazil
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to the Rio Guaporé in western Brazil and Rio Mamoré in Bolivia.
Habitat
Native to the Rio Guaporé in western Brazil and Rio Mamoré in Bolivia.
Aquarium size
90 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~103 litres
Maintenance
Provide a well planted aquarium, with plenty of cover in the shape of wood, rocks and floating plants.
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 6.0 - 7.0 Hardness: Up to 10°H
Diet
Feed a good quality cichlid pellet or flake as staple. Vary diet with frozen and live foods, and add a vegetative component such as algae wafers or spirulina f…
Behaviour and compatibility
A fairly peaceful cichlid, unless a pair is breeding. Can be maintained as part of a community setup with tetras, rasboras, small catfish (such as corydoras) a…
Sexual dimorphism
The male is the larger fish and has much more prominent colouring, especially the blue markings around the gill area that give this fish its common name.The ma…
Reproduction
Spawning takes place in a cave. The female assumes guard duty at this point and will fearlessly drive away any fish that encroach on her territory, including t…
Notes
Rarely seen in the hobby in the UK, but makes an interesting addition to a South American setup.
References
References
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