Species Care
BLUE EYE CICHLID
Cryptoheros spilurus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 12 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, territorial when breeding.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 7.2 - 7.8
- General Hardness: Moderate
Range: Guatemala, Honduras, Belize
Reproduction: Eggs are laid on a hard surface, the eggs (and hatched fry) are guarded by both parents.
Feeding: Omnivorous. Eats all normal foods.
Additional Comments: Moderate-sized Central American Cichlid, not as aggressive as larger types. Easily bred. Males grow much larger than females.
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