Krauss's Cichlid (Caquetaia kraussii)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameCaquetaia kraussii

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asCaquetaia, Kraussii

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size10 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

Water parametersTemp 75-82°F, pH 6.5-7.8, GH 6-20 dGH

Appearance

Deep-bodied cichlid with yellow-gold to greenish coloration, dark blotching, and an extendable jaw for ambush feeding.

Difficulty and care for the Krauss's Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

South America (Colombia, Venezuela)

Keeper notes

Predatory cichlid with a protrusible mouth; eats smaller fish and is territorial, though less giant than its Central American analogues.

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