Awaiting product image
New World Cichlids

Basketmouth Cichlid (Caquetaia spectabilis)

$44.99

A unique, large growing predatory cichlid found throughout much of the Amazon basin, the Basketmouth or Spectabilis Cichlid displays vivid greens, reds, and blues as adults. In the wild, they are primarily a piscivore, and they use their unique protrusible jaw and lightning-fast reflexes to literally inhale prey items whole. In the aquarium, they require excellent water quality and are territorial, especially toward other cichlids. Tankmates should be chosen with care as they can make a meal of even surprisingly large fish.

Discount per Quantity

Quantity 1 - 45 - 910 - 1920 - 4950 +
Discount 0%5%10%15%18%

Description

Basketmouth Cichlid (Caquetaia spectabilis)

Origin: Wild Brazil
Locale: Lower Amazon. Para State
Diet: Predator and omnivore, will accept most frozen and prepared foods.
Adult Size: 10″+
Recommended Tank Size: 120 gallons
Compatibility: Varies significantly by individual fish. Some are relatively peaceful for a large cichlid, others can be fiercely territorial

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.

Additional information

Size

Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large

You may also like…

Related products