Chocolate Cichlid

Hypselecara temporalis

Gallons Per Fish:

20 gallons (76 liters)

Minimum Tank Size:

75 gallons (284 liters)

Maximum Fish Size:

11in (28cm)

Aggressive:

Yes

Eats other fish:

Up to 3in (8cm) long

Temperature Range:

76-86°F (24.4-30°C)

pH Range:

5.6-7.4

Hardness Range:

1-20°

Tank Region:

All Regions

Life Span:

12 years

Family:

Cichlidae

Classification:

South American Cichlids

All Common Names:

Chocolate Cichlid, Emerald Cichlid

All Scientific Names:

Hypselecara temporalis, Cichlasoma temporale, Heros temporalis

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