Maskaheros / Spotcheek Cichlid (Chuco intermedium)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameChuco intermedium

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asIntermedium, Cichlasoma intermedium

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietOmnivore

Adult size11 in

Minimum tank size90 gallons

Water parametersTemp 75-82°F, pH 7.0-8.0, GH 8-25 dGH

Appearance

Greyish cichlid with dark vertical bars, blue spangling on the head and gill cover, and a high-bodied profile.

Difficulty and care for the Maskaheros / Spotcheek Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Central America (Atlantic slope, Mexico/Guatemala/Belize)

Keeper notes

Territorial large cichlid; aggression spikes during spawning. Manageable in large mixed-cichlid systems.

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