Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Black Belt Cichlid, Cichlasoma maculicauda

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Black Belt Cichlid

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. .
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.