Remarks: This species gets very large when mature and should not be housed in a tank smaller than 100 gallons. These fish typically act very aggressively towards tank mates, especially when breeding. They are perhaps the most colorful Parachromis species.

Scientific Name: Parachromis motaguensis

Common Name: Red Tiger Cichlid

Max Size: 12″

pH: 6.0-8.0

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 70-82

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Central America

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food

Compatibility: Alone or in pairs

Tank Mate Options:

• Common Pleco