Blue Eyed Cichlid - Archocentrus spilurus
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Species Name: Archocentrus spilurus
Common Names: Blue Eyed Cichlid, Plumbhead
Synonyms: None
Family: Cichlidae
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Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Max Size: 12.5 cm / 5 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: Blue Eyed Cichlid (Archocentrus spilurus) originates from Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, and parts of Nicaragua
Temperament: Blue Eyed Cichlid (Archocentrus spilurus) is a semi-aggressive cichlid.
Company: Blue Eyed Cichlids (Archocentrus spilurus) can be kept with any species hardy enough to withstand the aggression from this species. Other small central American cichlids are excellent choices.
Water Parameters: pH 7.2-7.6 , temperature 21-25 ° C / 69-77 ° F
Aquarium Setup: Blue Eyed Cichlid (Archocentrus spilurus) prefers an aquarium with rocks and some caves. They are not very picky and can be kept in most setups. They require rocks if you want them to breed.
Feeding: Blue Eyed Cichlid (Archocentrus spilurus) is omnivorous. They will accept almost any food.
Breeding: Blue Eyed Cichlid (Archocentrus spilurus) is a substrate spawners that readily breeds in the aquarium. They will require flat rocks to spawn on. They are usually good parents and the parents protect the young. Feed the fry newly hatched brine shrimp.