Wolf Cichlid (Parachromis dovii)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameParachromis dovii

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asDovii, Guapote, Rainbow Bass

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size24 in

Minimum tank size180 gallons

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

Appearance

Massive elongated predator; males turn iridescent blue-green/gold with rows of dark spots, large head and powerful jaws.

Difficulty and care for the Wolf Cichlid

Hard

Origin and habitat

Central America (Honduras to Costa Rica)

Keeper notes

One of the largest and most aggressive Central American cichlids; an apex predator that requires a very large tank and, ideally, solitary or species-only keeping.

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