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Photo of: Turquoise Cichlid (Amphilophus robertsoni)
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Scientific Name(s): Amphilophus robertsoni, Astatheros robertsoni, Heros robertsoni, Cichlasoma robertsoni
Common Name(s): Turquoise Cichlid, False Firemouth, Blue Sifter, Robertson's Cichlid
Family: Cichlidae
Species Type: Central American Cichlids
Maximum Size: 8 inches
Life Span: 9 years
Natural Habitat: Mexican streams and rivers
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Tank Region: All over, bottom
Possible Tank Mates: Mildly aggressive fish with similar water parameters. Multiple unpaired Turquoise Cichlids will fight or harass one another to death.
Description: This substrate sifting cichlid is a good candidate for stocking in mildly aggressive, community tanks. Mature males will show a bit more blue 'spangling' iridescence than the females, and have longer, trailing anal and dorsal fins. Keep individuals or established/compatible pairs of the Blue Sifter in the aquarium. Sand substrates will certainly be appreciated. Be careful - this cichlid does NOT tolerate other, non-paired members of it's own species very well, unless stocked in very large, 300 gallon (or larger) sized tanks.
Temperature Range 72°F - 82°F
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