CAAS Fish Profile for Hoplarchus psittacus |
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| Scientific Name: |
| Hoplarchus psittacus |
| Common Name: |
| true parrot cichlid, green parrot cichlid |
| Locality: |
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| Adult Size: |
| 15+ inches |
| Distribution: |
Amazon River basin |
| Temperature: |
84 F |
| Tank Mate(s): |
Fairly aggressive carnivorous fish, so make sure that tankmates are robust and too large to fit into the mouth of these fish. |
| Breeding: |
Slow-maturing fish, may take 5 years to reach breeding age. High temperatures and black-water conditions required for successful breeding. |
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