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Jaguar Cichlid

Parachromis managuensis

Jaguar Cichlid (Parachromis managuensis) is a solo centerpiece fish for a cycled 180+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 18 inches as an adult, 74-82°F water, pH 6.5-8, and advanced care. Keep only one per tank, and choose tankmates with matching water needs and low aggression.

TerritorialHigh energyFlashyAdvanced care
Jaguar Cichlid, a territorial 18 inch aquarium species for 180+ gallon tanks
180 galMinimum tank
18 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
74-82°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6.5-8
GH
4-18 dGH
KH
3-12 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Assertive
Fin nipping
1/5
Territory
5/5

Diet and Care

Diet
carnivore
Diet difficulty
2/5
Care difficulty
4/5

Planning Notes

Aggressive or territorial cichlid; stock carefully and avoid peaceful community tankmates.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

aggressive cichlidassertive or territoriallarge adult sizehigh bioloadswallows small fishshrimp predatorfry predator
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