Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Red Tiger cichlid, Parachromis motaguense

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montaguense

Family:	CHICLIDAE
Species:	Parachromis motaguensis
Common Name:	Red Tiger cichlid
Size:	Up to 12 inches.(30cm)
Habitat:	Central America: Atlantic slope of Guatemala and Honduras in the Motagua River basin; Pacific slope, from the Naranjo River (Guatemala) to Choluteca River (Honduras).
Min Tank Size:	48 inches (75 gallon for pair)
Diet:	Carnivorous: live, flake and frozen.
Behavior:	Very Aggressive.
Water:	Ph 7.0 to 8.5 temperature 77 to 86°F (25-30°C), dH range: 9 - 20
Care:	Medium, needs large tank and good filtration.
Communities:	Poor, keep only with other large cichlids.
Suitability:	Best for a species tank.