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Chocolate Cichlid - (Hypselecara temporalis)

Chocolate Cichlid - (Hypselecara temporalis)

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Chocolate Cichlid - (Hypselecara temporalis)
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🐟 Chocolate Cichlid – (Hypselecara temporalis)

The Chocolate Cichlid, also known as the “Emerald Cichlid,” is a peaceful and moderately sized freshwater fish native to South America. Its warm brown and green coloration makes it a beautiful addition to community tanks with similarly sized and temperament fish.


🌊 Habitat & Care

  • 🌎 Origin: South America (Amazon Basin, Venezuela, Brazil)
  • 🏠 Tank Size: 55+ gallons
  • 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
  • 💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
  • 🪴 Tank Setup: Planted tank with driftwood and open swimming areas

🍽️ Diet

  • 🍤 Omnivorous: Eats flakes, pellets, live and frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms

⚖️ Temperament

  • ⚖️ Generally peaceful but can be territorial during breeding
  • 🤝 Best kept singly or in pairs with compatible tankmates

🧠 Behavior & Special Considerations

  • 📏 Size: Up to 8 inches (20 cm)
  • 🧼 Requires stable water conditions and regular maintenance

📋 At a Glance

🔖 Scientific Name Hypselecara temporalis
🐟 Common Name Chocolate Cichlid
🌎 Origin South America
📏 Size Up to 8 inches (20 cm)
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F (24–28°C)
💧 pH Range 6.0–7.5
🐟 Temperament Generally peaceful, territorial in breeding
🏠 Tank Size 55+ gallons
🍽️ Diet Omnivore

💡 The Chocolate Cichlid is a peaceful, moderately sized cichlid perfect for community aquariums with stable conditions.

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