Blue-eye cichlid - Archocentrus spilurus
Blue-eye cichlid ( common name )
Archocentrus spilurus ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 10 - 12 cm ( 3.94 - 4.72 in )
- pH of water: 6.7 - 7.6
- Water hardness (dGH): 7 - 21 °N
- Recommended temperature: 21 - 25 °C ( 69.8 - 77 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): aggressive to smaller (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Bottom levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: Central America
Information about care
Food and feeding
They should accept all foods offered. Use a quality flake or pellets for the staple diet but include vegetable matter as well for them. Treats of blood worms and brine shrimp will also be accepted.
Origin
Central America; they are found in the waterways of Guatemala, Honduras, and Belize.
Sexing
Males will have extended finnage and be more colourful than the females.
Breeding
These fish are cave spawners. The will clean their chosen cave or crevice and once the eggs are laid, the female will tend them while the male defends the territory. During this time they will be very aggressive to any tank mates so it is best to use a separate breeding tank. Once the fry are free swimming, they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 15 years.
Short description
Due to the aggressive nature of these fish they should be kept with other tank mates who can look after themselves. The tank should be large with rocks added to provide hiding places and the water quality needs to be high. Regular water changes are a must.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
They should accept all foods offered. Use a quality flake or pellets for the staple diet but include vegetable matter as well for them. Treats of blood worms and brine shrimp will also be accepted.
Origin
Central America; they are found in the waterways of Guatemala, Honduras, and Belize.
Sexing
Males will have extended finnage and be more colourful than the females.
Breeding
These fish are cave spawners. The will clean their chosen cave or crevice and once the eggs are laid, the female will tend them while the male defends the territory. During this time they will be very aggressive to any tank mates so it is best to use a separate breeding tank. Once the fry are free swimming, they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 15 years.
Short description
Due to the aggressive nature of these fish they should be kept with other tank mates who can look after themselves. The tank should be large with rocks added to provide hiding places and the water quality needs to be high. Regular water changes are a must.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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