Post by MADMIKE on Sept 24, 2006 19:22:50 GMT -5
Pearl Cichlid
Scientific Name: Geophagus brasiliensis
Home Range: South America
Max Size: 10" - 12"
Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons
Temperament: Peaceful
Temperature: 76-79°F
pH: Neutral
Diet: Omnivorous
Swimming Zone: All
Pearl Cichlid
General Information
The Pearl Cichlid is a large and generally peaceful fish from the waters of Brazil in South America. These fish should be housed with their own kind or other fish of the same size and temperment. Geo. brasiliensisand enjoy a spacious aquarium with plenty of room to swim. This species also enjoys digging so live plants are not recommended. Large rocks, driftwood, plastic plants, and a thick layer of pea size gravel will serve you well as decorations in your tank.
Breeding Information
These cichlids will pick a secluded part of the tank and lay there eggs on a flat rock or piece of slate. Flower pots turned on end are also a popular spawning site of these fish. The eggs with hatch in 4 to 5 days after being laid. The Pearl cichlid is considered a good parent and will tend and protect their fry very well. After the fry start swimming freely though it is a good idea to remove them just in case the parents hunger and the fact they are in a confined space gets the better of them and they loose there normally good natured attitude. Fry should be fed newly hatched baby brine shrimp and/or finely crushed flakes.
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Scientific Name: Geophagus brasiliensis
Home Range: South America
Max Size: 10" - 12"
Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons
Temperament: Peaceful
Temperature: 76-79°F
pH: Neutral
Diet: Omnivorous
Swimming Zone: All
Pearl Cichlid
General Information
The Pearl Cichlid is a large and generally peaceful fish from the waters of Brazil in South America. These fish should be housed with their own kind or other fish of the same size and temperment. Geo. brasiliensisand enjoy a spacious aquarium with plenty of room to swim. This species also enjoys digging so live plants are not recommended. Large rocks, driftwood, plastic plants, and a thick layer of pea size gravel will serve you well as decorations in your tank.
Breeding Information
These cichlids will pick a secluded part of the tank and lay there eggs on a flat rock or piece of slate. Flower pots turned on end are also a popular spawning site of these fish. The eggs with hatch in 4 to 5 days after being laid. The Pearl cichlid is considered a good parent and will tend and protect their fry very well. After the fry start swimming freely though it is a good idea to remove them just in case the parents hunger and the fact they are in a confined space gets the better of them and they loose there normally good natured attitude. Fry should be fed newly hatched baby brine shrimp and/or finely crushed flakes.
By www.cichliddepot.com/library/american/index2.php