Common name: False Firemouth; Robertson's cichlid; Turquoise cichlid
Family: Cichlidae
Order: Perciformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 23 cm / 9 inches
Environment: freshwater
Origin: Mainly found in rivers and streams in Mexico and surrounding countries.
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Can be kept with other peaceful cichlids.
Water parameters: Temperature 23-27C / 73-81F; pH 7.2 – 8.0
Aquarium setup: Amphilophus robertsoni (Robertson's cichlid) should be kept in a lagre aquarium. The aquarium should be decorated with rocks and roots. Hardy plants can be used in the decortion.
Feeding: Will only accept food from the bottom. Include vegetables in their diet. Will accept most frozen and live food. Sometimes accepts dry food.
Breeding: Amphilophus robertsoni (Robertson's cichlid) are hard to spawn and only a few successfully spawning are known.
Picture of a Turquoise Cichlid - Amphilophus robertsoni. Copyright www.jjphoto.dk
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