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Name

Scientific name

Dicrossus filamentosus

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Cichlidae

Common names

Lyretail Checkerboard Cichlid

Photograph credits

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Summary

The lyretail checkerboard cichlid, Dicrossus filamentosus, is a cichlid from the Rio Orinoco in Colombia and Venezuela and the Brazilian Ri…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

102mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 38 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 27–30°C, pH 5–6.5

Hardness

Not recorded

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Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Social needs

Not recorded

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Negro, Orinoco

Writing

Etymology

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Distribution

Ranges through Colombia and Venezuela, from the Rio Inírida to Maripa and in the Rio Orinoco. It's also found in parts of the Brazilian Rio Negro.

Habitat

Ranges through Colombia and Venezuela, from the Rio Inírida to Maripa and in the Rio Orinoco. It's also found in parts of the Brazilian Rio Negro.

Aquarium size

60 ∗ 30 ∗ 38 cm - ~68 litres

Maintenance

Checkerboard Cichlids are very shy fish, often "hugging" the bottom of the tank amongst plants and scattered leaves. Provide a well planted aquarium with a gre…

Water conditions

Temperature: Higher temperatures - 81 to 86°f (27 to 30°c) pH: Can tolerate upto 7, but much more acidic is required to breed D. filamentosus - 4.5 to 5.8. Har…

Diet

Checkerboards will probably accept dry foods, especially sinking cichlid pellets. If that is the case, feed a good quality sinking pellet as staple. Vary their…

Behaviour and compatibility

Relatively peaceful cichlids, will struggle against more aggressive tankmates. Fine in a community with other peaceful fish.

Sexual dimorphism

Males are slightly larger and possess a highly attractive "lyretailed" caudal fin. Females are smaller with less colour, possessing merely a rounded caudal.

Reproduction

Dicrossus filamentosus is relatively easy to breed if you can provide them with premium water conditions. This means very acidic, soft, highly quality water. R…

Notes

Dicrossus filamentosus was once part of the Crenicara genus, but now shares the Dicrossus genus with D. maculatus. The two species look similar, but D. maculat…

References

References

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