Cichlidae
Parachromis
30.00 cm
Males max out around 30 cm. Females a little smaller, though both sexes typically max out around the 20-25 cm range.
Aggressive
Piscivorous.
Piscivore
227.00 L
120.00 cm x 45.00 cm
21.0 C - 30.0 C
Any.
Other
Can often be found along the shore, facing away from the shore, awaiting a time in which they can ambush smaller fish swimming along the shore, or jump at insects passing overhead. Has been observed "death feigning", where they change their colors to appear dead to attract scavenger fish, before striking at said fish. Spawns in the rainy season in the wild, but is not particular about spawning conditions in captivity. Sexually matures at about 7 cm. Males possess intricate patterns on their operculums, while females will have more defined/solid striped patterns on theirs.
Egg-layer (Parental Care)
Female tends to eggs and fry while male guards territory.
2000 fry
Rain.
Fry grow fast and are not particular about food as long as it is high in protein.
