Scientific Name:
Parachromis Managuensis
Common Names:
Jaguar Cichlid, Aztec Cichlid
Family:
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Order:
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Class:
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Range:
Central America
Life Span:
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Maximum Size:
16 inches
Body Characteristics:
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Distinctive/unique features:
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Tank:
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pH Level:
6.0 to 8.0
Temperature:
74 to 85 Degree F
Compatible Species:
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Temperament:
Aggressive
Diet:
Carnivore
Sexing:
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Care Level:
Moderate
Notes:
A beautiful, but extremely aggressive, territorial, and predatory species with a rather unique look. The ''jaguar'' in their common name refers to their spotted body patterns somewhat like the fur-bearing jaguars. These spots and/or blotches vary considerably.
Jaguar Cichlids are named for their gold to bronze scales with black markings; their pattern gives their bodies the appearance of a Jaguar pelt. They have translucent fins with iridescent, gold and black patterns that can also contain beautiful, blue-green hues.
Jaguar Cichlids are a large, aggressive and territorial predatory species; tank mates should be considered carefully and should be comparable in size.
Jaguar Cichlids are carnivorous, facultative piscivores (feed primarily on smaller fish but will also accept a wide range of other meaty foods) and should be fed a variety of foods, such as live or frozen ghost shrimp, minnows, bloodworms, blackworms, mealworms, crayfish, small frogs, and crickets. Jaguar Cichlids will also accept some freeze-dried foods and prepared Cichlid pellets.
Jaguar Cichlids are egg-layers that practice brood care.
