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| Family: |
CHICLIDAE |
| Species: |
Cichlasoma maculicauda |
| Common Name: |
Black Belt Cichlid |
| Size: |
Up to 12 inches (30cm) |
| Habitat: |
South America: Atlantic slope side of southern Mexico
south to the Panama Canal. |
| Min Tank Size: |
Nothing smaller than a 125 gallon. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, live, flake and frozen. |
| Behavior: |
Aggressive and territorial species. |
| Water: |
Temperature 72-82°F (22-28°C), ph 6.5 to 8.0, dH:
4-15 |
| Care: |
This fish is relatively hardy and undemanding. |
| Communities: |
Can be kept with other large Cental American cichlids. |
| Suitability: |
Medium to advanced experience. |
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