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| Family: |
CHICLIDAE |
| Species: |
Hypsophrys nematopus |
| Common Name: |
Poor man's tropheus |
| Size: |
Up to 5.5" (14 cm) |
| Habitat: |
Central America: Atlantic slope of Nicaragua and western Costa Rica, in the San Juan River drainage, including Lake Nicaragua and Lake Managua. |
| Min Tank Size: |
30 inches (30 gallon for pair) |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, Relishes plant material, but will eagerly
accept all types of prepared or frozen foods. |
| Behavior: |
Moderately aggressive. |
| Water: |
Temperature: 70°F to 93°F (21°-34° C), 7.0 to 8.0,
Hardness: Medium hard (dH 9.0 - 20.0). |
| Care: |
Easy. |
| Communities: |
Ok with other large cental American fish, no small
fish. |
| Suitability: |
Only if you will meet its' needs. |
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