Turquoise Cichlid - Amphilophus robertsoni Amphilophus robertsoni
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Turquoise Cichlid - Amphilophus robertsoni

False Firemouth, Robertson's Cichlid

Species name: Amphilophus robertsoni

Synonym: Astatheros robertsoni; Cichlasoma robertsoni; Heros robertsoni

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.

Amphilophus robertsoni - Turquoise cichlid picture
Picture of a Turquoise Cichlid - Amphilophus robertsoni. Copyright www.jjphoto.dk


Amphilophus robertsoni - Turquoise cichlid picture
Amphilophus robertsoni - Turquoise cichlid. Copyright www.jjphoto.dk

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Turquoise Cichlid - Amphilophus robertsoni