Description
Chocolate Cichlid (Hypselecara temporalis)
Origin: Wild Peru
Locale: Rio Nanay
Diet: Omnivore, will accept most frozen and prepared foods
Adult Size: 10″
Recommended Tank Size: 120 gallons
Compatibility: A fairly peaceful cichlid, but can be territorial towards other cichlids
Preferred Water Parameters
pH: 6.0 – 7.2
Temp: 76-82F
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: <30ppm
Shipping Note: Due to size, the need for extra packing, and space requirements, larger sizes may not be 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.