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Name

Scientific name

Mesonauta festivus

Described by

Not recorded

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Family

Cichlidae

Common names

Flag Cichlid

Photograph credits

All 1 credited

Summary

The flag cichlid, Mesonauta festivus, is a cichlid recorded from Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. It lives in well planted, s…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

100mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6–8

Hardness

0–5dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Social needs

Not recorded

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, Paraná

Writing

Etymology

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Distribution

Widespread through much of South America, it's been recorded from Peru, Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. It's found in numerous river drainages, including the Rio…

Habitat

Usually foound in well planted habitats in slower moving waters.

Aquarium size

120 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~137 litres

Maintenance

Well planted tank with moderate water flow. Bogwood and branches can be used for decor. Sandy subtrate is preferred. Lighting should not be too strong.

Water conditions

Temperature: Occurs in a wide rande of temperatures in the wild. 76 - 82°F (24 - 28°C) is suggested in the aquarium. pH: 6.0 - 8.0 will be tolerated but a pH o…

Diet

It's a generalistic omnivore by nature. Wild fish feed on worms, crustaceans, plant matter (apparently including algae) and other zoobenthos. Accepts the major…

Behaviour and compatibility

Peaceful cichlid, although becomes more aggressive when breeding. Can be kept with other peaceful cichlids such as geophagus and apistogramma and other peacefu…

Sexual dimorphism

Male is larger and his extensions to dorsal and anal fins.

Reproduction

Breeding takes place a flat stone or similar area. Once the breeding area is prepared, eggs will be deposited by the female and then fertilised by the male. In…

Notes

Flag Cichlids are enduringly popular in the hobby and can be found in most aquatic stores. Interestingly, this species is not the species most commonly sold as…

References

References

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