"Cichlasoma" portalegrense
"Cichlasoma" portalegrense
Black Acara, Port Acara
Temp (°F) pH dGH Adult Size Primary Diet Swimming Zone
61-74 6.5-7.0 3-10 6" Carnivore Bottom
Origin Southern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay.
Social Behaviour Territorial yet generally peaceful.
Remarks The fish burrows but will not harm plants.
Needs caves and roots in which to hide and an open area for swimming and spawning.
During spawning both adults turn black.
Photo Credit Photo Credit : Helen Burns, UK.
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