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Name
Scientific name
Dicrossus maculatus
Described by
Authority Steindachner, Year 1875
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Spadetailed Checkerboard Cichlid
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The spadetailed checkerboard cichlid, Dicrossus maculatus, is a cichlid from the Rio Tapajós, Rio Maués and nearby areas of the Brazilian A…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
53mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 26–30°C, pH 3.4–5.4
Hardness
0–1dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Amazon
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to the Rio Tapajós, Rio Maués, and surrounding areas of the Brazilian Amazon basin.
Habitat
Native to the Rio Tapajós, Rio Maués, and surrounding areas of the Brazilian Amazon basin.
Aquarium size
60 ∗ 30 ∗ 38 cm - ~68 litres
Maintenance
A heavily planted setup is recommended for Maculatus. Provide plenty of cover in the form of caves with tiny entrances.
Water conditions
Temperature: High temperature - 79 to 86°f (26 to 30°c) pH: VERY acidic - from 3.4 to 5.4 Hardness: Very soft. Less than 1°dH.
Diet
Live foods may be vital to bring Maculatus into breeding condition. Feed a variety of good quality frozen foods as staple.
Behaviour and compatibility
Very peaceful towards non conspecifics.
Sexual dimorphism
Females are of a similar size, if not larger than the males. This however, is not an accurate way of sexing Dicrossus Maculatus. Females have less vivid colour…
Reproduction
Dicrossus Maculatus are a challenge to breed. They require extremely acidic water for the eggs to hatch. High quality water is also absolutely vital, especiall…
Notes
Dicrossus Maculatus are not commonly available in the trade. Sometimes they are mistaken for the more common and popular Dicrossus filamentosus. The Spadetaile…
References
References
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