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Midas Cichlid

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Midas Cichlid

Midas Cichlid

Scientific Name:

Amphilophus citrinellus
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Central America, southern Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras
Adult Size: 12 inches (30 cm)
Social: Aggressive
Lifespan: 15+ years
Tank Level: Bottom, Mid dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallon
Diet: Omnivore, prefers live foods
Breeding: Egglayer - open spawner
Care: Intermediate
pH: 7.0
Hardness: soft to hard
Temperature: 72-77 F (22-25 C)
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