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Black Belt Cichlid
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Are an aggresive and territorial species, these guys are very hardy but aggresive Central Americans. They get their name from the band that comes across their body from the dorsal down.
Common Name
Black Belt Cichlid
Scientific Name
Vieja Maculicauda, Cichlasoma Maculicauda
Size
30 cm
Origin
Central American Lakes
Tank Setup
Should be kept with other Central Americans or other fish that are capable of fending for themselves, because Black belts are known for their aggresiveness.
Temperature
23 - 27 degrees
Feeding
Omnivore, they prefer flakes, Pellets, live to frozen food. Also a vegtable diet will also be great.
Gender
Females are usually darker then the males, and the males usually have a hump on the head.