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 aggressiveness.
Temperature	23 – 27 degrees
Feeding	Omnivore, they prefer flakes, Pellets, live to frozen food. Also a vegetable diet will also be great.
Gender	Females are usually darker than the males, and the males usually have a hump on the head.