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Old May 28th, 2013, 10:03 PM   #1
robertprice
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Default Cichlid Profiles: Cuban Cichlid or Biajaca

The Cuban Cichlid, Nandropsis tetracanthus, is one of the few large Caribbean Island cichlids, native to rivers and ponds in Cuba only. It resides in stony, but vegetated areas, can grow to 10 inches, and is comfortable from 75 to 85 degrees. It is an attractive cichlid, whilte a white base color mottled with many black or brown-black spots and stipes, often suffused with shades of yellow, green and lavender. It is occasionally confused with the Jaguar Cichlid.

In captivity they are aggressive, but not as bad as many other Central American Amphilophines, and some are actually friendly. They reach 10 inches in length, and need a 55 gallon tank. They are good eaters and like almost any meaty foods. They are not very sexually dimorphic, and the only accurate way of sexing them is by venting. Adult males tend to be more colorful and have more shading. They have a love-hate affair with plants. They like to hide in plants, but still dig them up. Floating and artificial plants are recommended in their habitats, as are large rocks and driftwood.

If you get a pair they breed easily. The young ones are mostly commonly seen in the trade in early summer. See Images of Cuban Cichlids for pictures.
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