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Photo by: Kevin Cumberton
| Family: |
CHICLIDAE |
| Species: |
Herichthys carpintis |
| Common Name: |
Escondido, Lowland, Pearlscale cichlid |
| Size: |
7 inches in captivity (17cm) |
| Habitat: |
North America: Atlantic slope, Panuco River drainage,
and Soto La Marina River in Mexico. |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallons+ |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, live foods (i.e., black worms, chopped
earthworms), in addition to the basic flake and pellet foods.
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| Behavior: |
Aggressive active hunter. |
| Water: |
Temperature: 74°F to 91°F (23°-33° C), pH range:
7.0– 8.0; dH range: 9 - 20 |
| Care: |
Intermediate. |
| Communities: |
Other robust Central American Cichlids. |
| Suitability: |
Anyone who can care for large adult fish. |
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