Nicaragua Cichlid (Hypsophrys nicaraguensis)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameHypsophrys nicaraguensis

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asNicaraguan Cichlid, Nic, Macaw Cichlid, Moga

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietomnivore

Adult size10 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

Water parametersTemp 73-80°F, pH 7.0-8.5, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Gold to turquoise body with a horizontal black blotch line; mature fish develop pink, blue, and yellow iridescence.

Difficulty and care for the Nicaragua Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Central America (Nicaragua, Costa Rica)

Keeper notes

Comparatively mild-mannered for a large Central American; territorial when breeding but often coexists with similarly sized cichlids.

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