Cichlidae

Amatitlania (subgenus Bussingius)

15.00 cm

Size listed is max size for males. Males generally plateau in growth around 8-10 cm, but will grow larger if more space is provided. Females do not grow past 8 cm.

Semi-aggressive, Community, Species-only

Generally peaceful, will kill smaller fish during breeding, but will not kill eachother. Generally not compatible with other cichlids as they cannot keep up with aggression at higher levels, best kept species only.

Insectivore, Herbivore, Omnivore

76.00 L

60.00 cm x 30.00 cm

18.0 C - 25.0 C

pH: 7-8.3
GH: 5-8

Will die at higher temperatures.

Other

Sexually matures at about 2 years of age. Namesake yellow coloration is intensified during breeding, species is idly a dull yellow/green/grey coloration. Males can get green "beards" with maturity in place of the typical blue throat coloration seen in other Amatitlania. Pairs generally produce 50-200 eggs. Does not spawn as frequently as other Amatitlania. Expect as little as one or two spawns a year. Pair will guard fry up to 1 cm. Pair will tolerate older fry and spawn in the same tank as them.