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| Family: |
CICHLIDAE |
| Species: |
Dicrossus (Crenicara) filamentosa |
| Common Name: |
Checkerboard Cichlid |
| Size: |
3 in (7.5 cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Amazon River basin, in the Negro
River drainage. Orinoco River basin in from Inírida River in Colombia
to Maripa in Venezuela. |
| Min Tank Size: |
20 gallon or larger recommended. |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous, flake frozen and live. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful |
| Water: |
Temperature 75-81°F (24-27°C), ph 5.0 to 7.0, dH:
5-8 |
| Care: |
Easy, timid. |
| Communities: |
Good. |
| Suitability: |
Good. |
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