Flier Cichlid (Archocentrus centrarchus)

Scientific Name(s): Archocentrus centrarchus, Cichlasoma centrarchus, Herichthys centrarchus, Heros centrarchus

 

Common Name(s): Flier Cichlid

 

Family: Cichlidae

 

Species Type: Central American Cichlids

 

Maximum Size: 8 inches

 

Life Span: 8 years

 

Natural Habitat: Central American lakes and rivers

 

Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

 

Tank Region: All over but also likes to sift sand from tank bottom.

 

Possible Tank Mates: Other central american cichlids and catfish or plecos.

 

Description: The flier cichlid is an pleasant looking barred cichlid that is native to the waters of Central America. The flier cichlid can reach a maximum length of about 6 inches and is a mildly aggressive fish. The fish is usually greenish-brown with darker vertical bars along its sides. This fish is easy to keep and does not have strict water quality requirements.

 

Temperature Range 72°F - 82°F

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pH Range 7 - 8.1

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Hardness 5° - 15°

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Breeding Information: Breeding the flier cichlid in a home aquarium is a fairly easy task if water quality is good. Pairs of flier cichlids will form and choose a spawning location. The preferred spawning locations are cave-like structures with flat bottoms. Hundreds of eggs are layed on the flat bottom surface and the pair will aggressively defend the spawning site.

 

Sexing Information: Males tend to be larger with longer anal and dorsal fins.

 

Diet: Omnivorous - does well with flake or pellet foods supplimented with fresh green vegetables such as spinach, romaine lettuce, cucumber slices and peas. Bloodworms, earthworms or beef heart can also be included in the diet.

 

Temperment: Territorial and mildly aggressive.

 

Common Diseases: None specific to species.

 

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Flier Cichlid (Archocentrus centrarchus)