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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

Social needs
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Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Brazil, Amazon

Writing

Etymology

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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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