Remarks: Males have iridescent bands in the caudal fin, even from a young age, and these bands are absent in females.

Scientific Name: Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Common Name: Nicaraguan Cichlid

Max Size: 6″

pH: 6.0-8.0

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 70-82

Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive

Region of Origin: Central America

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food

Compatibility: Alone, in pairs, or with similarly sized Central or South American cichlids

Tank Mate Options:

• Jack Dempsey Cichlid
• Firemouth Cichlid
• Red Rainbow Cichlid

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