Yellowjacket Cichlid (Parachromis friedrichsthalii)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameParachromis friedrichsthalii

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asFriedrichsthali, Freddy Cichlid, Yellow Jacket Cichlid

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size12 in

Minimum tank size125 gallons

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

Appearance

Slender golden-yellow predator with a broken dark lateral band and spotting; sleek head and large mouth.

Difficulty and care for the Yellowjacket Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Central America (Atlantic slope, Mexico to Honduras)

Keeper notes

Predatory guapote; aggressive and piscivorous, eating any tankmate it can swallow. Territorial when breeding.

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