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Name
Scientific name
Maskaheros regani
Described by
Authority Miller, Year 1974, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Regan's Cichlid
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Regan's cichlid, Vieja regani, is a large cichlid endemic to the River Coatzacoalcos basin in Mexico, where it lives in rocky rivers. Uncom…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
300mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–26°C, pH 6.8–7.5
Hardness
0–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Mexico
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to the River Coatzacoalcos basin in Mexico.
Habitat
Rocky rivers
Aquarium size
48" x 24" x 24" (120cm x 60cm x 60cm) - 500 litres. For a pair of adult fish.
Maintenance
Tank setup is not critical as the fish will arrange the decor to suit itself. Rocks, bogwood and branches can be used but ensure they are securely positioned t…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 26 °C pH: 6.8 - 7.5 Hardness: Up to 20°H
Diet
Like most other species of the genus it's primarily a herbivore, grazing on various types of algae, detritus and aufwuchs in nature. Supplement with a good qua…
Behaviour and compatibility
A moderately aggressive species. It may be possible to successfully keep this species in a community of robust Central American cichlids, if enough rock and bo…
Sexual dimorphism
The male is the larger fish, is more colourful and develops a nuchal hump. Dorsal and anal finnage is also extended.
Reproduction
The main challenge inbreeding this species is getting the pair to co-exist in the same tank! If this can be achieved, then the fish should spawn readily. The p…
Notes
An attractive, if uncommonly seen cichlid. In common with many Central American cichlids, these fish can pose in a challenge in terms of accomodation and it no…
References
References
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