Chiseltooth Cichlid - Cichlasoma bocourti
By: The Red Severum
Species Name: Cichlasoma bocourti
Common Names: Chiseltooth Cichlid
Synonyms: None
Family: Cichlidae
Order: Perciformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Max Size: 20 cm / 8 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: The Chiseltooth Cichlid is found throughout Guatemala and other parts of Central America.
Temperament: The Chiseltooth Cichlid have the personality of most Central American Cichlids, which means they are passive and get along with everyone, until another fish invades there territory or they are breeding. The Chiseltooth cichlid (Cichlasoma bocourti) has nice colors, and could be a part of your Central American community.
Company: Best kept with other Central American cichlids and other robust species.
Water Parameters: pH 6.8-7.5 , temperature 23-28 ° C / 75-80 ° F
Aquarium Setup: When setting up a tank for the Chiseltooth Cichlid, you are looking at lots of territories and spots to hide. Caves and driftwood can be a good choice to be kept in the aquarium. The Cichlid usually is not planted-tank friendly, but some ferns (like java) and mosses can withstand abuse from the Cichlid. The tank should be at least 125 gallons / 450 L to house multiple Central American fish with it. If you want a breeding pair, a standard 55 gallon /200L will be fine.
Feeding: When feeding the Chiseltooth Cichlid, you have to take into consideration to vary their diet. They will eat most prepared foods, but frozen brine shrimp or black worms turn up their color a lot.
Breeding: When breeding the Chiseltooth Cichlid, you need two simple things. You need caves and flat rocks (the eggs get put on there) and you need a pair. Grow out 5-6 juveniles and let them pair out and take the best pair and put them in their own tank.