Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Blue-Eye Cichlid, Cryptoheros spilurus

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Cryptoheros spilurus

Family:	CHICLIDAE
Species:	Cryptoheros spilurus
Common Name:	Blue-Eye Cichlid
Size:	Up to 5 inches (12cm) male female smaller 3 inches (8cm)
Habitat:	South America: Atlantic slope from Belize to Nicaragua.
Diet:	Omnivorous, live, flake and frozen.
Behavior:	Aggressive and territorial species.
Water:	Temperature: 72ºF-90ºF (22º- 32ºC), pH range: 7.0 – 7.5; gH range: 8 - 12.
Care:	This fish is relatively hardy and undemanding.
Communities:	Can be kept with other similar sized cichlids and larger catfish.
Suitability:	Medium to advanced experience.