Managuense (Aztec) Cichlid

(Beginners?- yes, with proper setup)(Grows to- 14")(Temperature- 70-80)
One of the more aggressive South American Cichlids.  They are very colorful as adults.  Juveniles can be kept in groups of similar size, but adults may need to be kept as singles.  They are quick growing, and territorial. Adults are best in tanks of 75 gal or more. (Nandopsis managuense)



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Additional Info:
General:  This pretty fish can be one of the more aggressive cichlids. Juveniles can be kept in groups, but adults should be kept as singles. Adults are very territorial and will defend against any newcomer- especially fish that are have a similar body shape such as Jack Dempseys, and Red Devils.  They can grow quickly.  Under optimal conditions they are very colorful.  Temperature 70-80.   We like to put these fish in big tanks (90 gallon or more) with other big cichlids.
Feeding:  Like most cichlids they will accept a variety of foods such as cichlid pellets, cichlid flakes, frozen foods, krill.
Males and Females  Adult males have longer fins and are more colorful.
Males also grow a little larger than females.  They are difficult to sex when they are young.
Also called the Jaguar Cichlid