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New World Cichlids

Giant Basketmouth Cichlid (Chaetobranchus flavescens)

$16.99

A unique, large growing cichlid found throughout parts of the middle Amazon and its tributaries, the Giant Basketmouth Cichlid is a highly specialized planktonivore adapted to use its fine gill rakers to sift tiny food particles from the sand and water column. In the wild, they tend to be found in warm, soft waters usually close to fine sand substrate. In the aquarium, they require excellent water quality and regular feedings of fine food items including frozen bloodworms, enriched brine, live foods and high quality small granules and flakes. Easily outcompeted for food by more aggressive tankmates, this species is best for a species tank or with small, slow-feeding tankmates.

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Description

Giant Basketmouth Cichlid (Chaetobranchus flavescens)

Origin: Wild Peru
Locale: Rio Itaya
Diet: Predator and omnivore, will accept most frozen and prepared foods.
Adult Size: 12″+
Recommended Tank Size: 120 gallons
Compatibility: Generally peaceful for a cichlid

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.0 – 7.2
Temp:                     78-84F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                    0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm

Shipping Note: Due to size, the need for extra packing, and space requirements, larger sizes may not eligible for our flat rate shipping. We strongly recommend shipping large fish via air cargo when possible. Please contact us for a quote or for additional shipping info.

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