Freshwater
Hoplarchus psittacus
Cichlidae, Cichlasomatinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 32 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 786 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Videos
Hoplarchus psittacus video.mp4
MikoljiJan 20, 2010
More about the species
Description
Inhabits rivers. Also found in swamps and lakes; feeds on aquatic insects and crustaceans during high water, also on fishes during low water seasons. Maximum length 35 cm TL.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Aequidens psittacus
- Centrarchus cychla
- Heros psittacus
- Hoplarchus pentacanthus
In other languages
- Papegøyeciklide
- Kaijakirjoahven
Articles
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How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.