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Cribroheros Rostratus

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Cribroheros Rostratus
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🐟 Cribroheros rostratus

A striking medium-sized cichlid native to Central America, Cribroheros rostratus is known for its distinctive body shape and territorial behavior. It’s suitable for aquarists experienced in caring for semi-aggressive species.


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Cribroheros rostratus
  • 🧬 Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
  • 🌎 Origin: Central America (primarily Honduras and Nicaragua)
  • 📏 Max Size: Up to 20 cm (8 inches)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

  • ⚡ Semi-aggressive and territorial
  • 🏠 Needs plenty of hiding places and defined territories
  • 🐠 Best kept with similarly sized or robust tankmates

🏡 Tank Requirements

  • 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons or larger
  • 🪨 Provide caves, rocks, and driftwood for territory setup
  • 🏖️ Sand or fine gravel substrate
  • 💨 Moderate water flow and strong filtration

Water Parameters:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 7.0–8.0
  • 💧 Moderately hard to hard water

📊 Overview Table

🏷️ Feature 📋 Details
🌍 Origin Central America (Honduras, Nicaragua)
🧬 Scientific Name Cribroheros rostratus
📏 Max Size Up to 20 cm (8 inches)
🕊️ Temperament Semi-aggressive, territorial
🛁 Tank Size 55 gallons or more
⚗️ pH Range 7.0–8.0
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F (24–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous with protein-rich foods
🐠 Ideal For Species tanks, mixed with robust fish

📝 Snippet

Cribroheros rostratus is a bold, territorial cichlid from Central America. It requires spacious, well-structured tanks and pairs best with similarly sized robust fish. Best for experienced hobbyists who can manage semi-aggressive species.

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