Owroewefi Bandit Cichlid (Guianacara owroewefi)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameGuianacara owroewefi

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asSuriname Bandit

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietOmnivore

Adult size6 in

Minimum tank size40 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-84°F, pH 5.5-7.0, GH 1-8 dGH

Appearance

Cream body with the bandit diagonal eye-mask and a dark mid-body band plus metallic spangling.

Difficulty and care for the Owroewefi Bandit Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Suriname and Guiana rivers

Keeper notes

Peaceful pair-forming cichlid; territorial only around the breeding cave.

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