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Name
Scientific name
Hypselecara temporalis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Chocolate Cichlid
Photograph credits
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Summary
The chocolate cichlid, Hypselecara temporalis, is a large cichlid from Peru, Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil. It most often inhabits silt-la…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
300mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–30°C, pH 5–7
Hardness
0–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Amazon
Writing
Etymology
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Distribution
Widely distributed in parts of Peru, Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil. It's been collected in various rivers including the Ucayali, Amazonas, Solimões, Amapá and…
Habitat
It most often inhabits silt-laden, slow-flowing rivers.
Aquarium size
48" x 18' x 18" (120cm x 45cm x 45cm) litres for a single adult male or mated pair.
Maintenance
A sand substrate is preferable, with large pieces of bogwood and smooth boulders as additional decor. Plants can be used if you wish, as it doesn't usually dig…
Water conditions
Temperature: Prefers warmer water, from 77 - 86°F (25 - 30°C). pH: 5.0-7.0 Hardness: 0-12°H
Diet
It's omnivorous, feeding on a variety of invertebrates, algae and other plant matter in the wild. Happily it proves similarly unfussy in aquaria. Offer a varie…
Behaviour and compatibility
Despite its large size this is actually quite a placid species and can be kept in a community of large fish in a suitably-sized tank. Possible tankmates includ…
Sexual dimorphism
Not written yet
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
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References
References
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