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Name

Scientific name

Herichthys carpintis

Described by

Authority Jordan & Snyder, Year 1899, Bracketed

Family

Cichlidae

Common names

Pearlscale Cichlid

Photograph credits

All 2 credited

Summary

The pearlscale cichlid, Herichthys carpintis, is a large cichlid from northern Mexico, found in lagoons around the mouth of the Panuco drai…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

305mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 45 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 24–26°C, pH 7–7

Hardness

8–14dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Territorial

Social needs

Not recorded

Social needs
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Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Mexico

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

North Mexico

Habitat

Occur in lagoons, especially at the mouth of the Panuco drainage.

Aquarium size

48"L x 18"H x 15"W (120cm x 45cm x 37.5cm) - 213 litres

Maintenance

As long as territories (rock, wood) and open space is provided in the aquarium, Carpintis aren't too fussed. Plants rooted in the substrate will likely be upro…

Water conditions

Temperature: 24 – 26 °C pH: 7.0 Hardness: 8 to 14°dH

Diet

Omnivore. Should accept dry foods no problem. Feed a high quality cichlid pellet as staple and vary often with frozen and livefoods. Will especially appreciate…

Behaviour and compatibility

Like a lot of the central/north American large cichlids, this fish can be very territorial - especially when breeding, and sometimes downright aggressive. Smal…

Sexual dimorphism

The female Pearlscale Cichlid has black blotch on dorsal fin and is usually longer and deeper bodied than the male.

Reproduction

Carpintis is a substrate spawner. A pair will bond, then start displaying to each other - circling around, flapping tails at the others' lateral line. If the p…

Notes

The Pearlscale Cichlid is an extremely attractive fish, showing some gorgeous bluey green hues and reflective flecks on their flanks. They aren't difficult to …

References

References

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