| Family: | CICHLIDAE |
| Species: |
Parachromis managuensis |
| Common Name: |
Managuense, Jaguar Cichlid, Managua Cichlid |
| Size: | Up to 22 inches.(55cm) |
| Habitat: | Central america, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Honduras. |
| Min Tank Size: | At least 125 gallons for young, public aquarium for mature specimens. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous, accepts live, tablets, flake and frozen. |
| Behavior: | Very Aggressive |
| Water: | Temperature of 73°F to 86°F (23°-30° C) ,pH range: 7.0 – 8.5; dH range: 10 – 15 |
| Care: | Medium, needs good filtration. |
| Communities: | Poor, keep only with other large cichlids. |
| Suitability: | Not for the novice. |
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