| Temp (°F) |
pH |
dGH |
Adult Size |
Primary Diet |
Swimming Zone |
| 73-81 |
7.0-8.0 |
10-15 |
9¾" |
Omnivore |
Bottom |
| Origin |
Central America, Nicaragua, Costa Rica |
| Social Behaviour |
Generally peaceful but territorial during
breeding. |
| Remarks |
Furnish the tanks with slate or flat rocks for
breeding and hiding.
The fish may nibble soft leaved plants.
The fish is
not demanding in terms of water parameters.
C. nicaraguense has
several geographic morphs. |
 Photo Credit : Water Wonders,
Edinburgh, UK. |
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