Orinoco Cupid Cichlid (Biotodoma wavrini)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameBiotodoma wavrini

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asWavrin's Eartheater

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietOmnivore

Adult size6 in

Minimum tank size40 gallons

Water parametersTemp 78-86°F, pH 4.5-6.5, GH 1-5 dGH

Appearance

Slender pearly body with a high lateral spot and blue-green facial markings; more elongate than B. cupido.

Difficulty and care for the Orinoco Cupid Cichlid

Hard

Origin and habitat

Rio Negro and upper Orinoco

Keeper notes

Peaceful but delicate blackwater species; sensitive to nitrate and best in a soft-water group.

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