Curviceps Cichlid

Scientific Name

Grows to:

Temp Range

Number to Buy

 Hardiness:

Aequidens curviceps

5"

 74-80

1 or more

A

General:  A pretty cichlid with a mild mannered nature; does not dig. 

Breeding:  Open breeder; spawns on rocks; both parents care for young; mature males have more elongated tails and more color.

Diet:  Like most cichlids they will accept a variety of foods such as cichlid pellets, cichlid flakes, frozen foods, krill.  Feed young fish 2-3 times daily.  Adults can be fed 1-2 times a day.

Description: dark body with blue spots and red line on dorsal fin.


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