Emerald Cichlid - (Cribroheros robertsoni)
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Emerald Cichlid - (Cribroheros robertsoni)
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🐟 Emerald Cichlid (Cribroheros robertsoni)
The Emerald Cichlid is a beautifully colored Central American cichlid named for its striking emerald-green hues. It is popular among aquarists for its vivid coloration and moderately aggressive temperament.
🔍 Quick Facts
- 🆔 Common Name: Emerald Cichlid
- 🧬 Scientific Name: Cribroheros robertsoni
- 🧬 Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
- 🌎 Origin: Central America
- 📏 Max Size: Up to 20 cm (8 inches)
🕊️ Behavior & Temperament
- ⚡ Semi-aggressive and territorial
- 🏠 Best kept with similarly sized, robust fish
- 🐠 Can be aggressive during breeding
🏡 Tank Requirements
- 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons or larger
- 🪨 Provide rocks, caves, and hiding places
- 🏖️ Sand or fine gravel substrate
- 💨 Moderate water flow with good filtration
Water Parameters:
- 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
- ⚗️ pH: 7.0–8.0
- 💧 Moderately hard water
📊 Overview Table
| 🏷️ Feature | 📋 Details |
|---|---|
| 🆔 Common Name | Emerald Cichlid |
| 🧬 Scientific Name | Cribroheros robertsoni |
| 🌍 Origin | Central America |
| 📏 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, pellets, flakes, live/frozen foods |
| 🐠 Ideal For | Species tanks, robust community setups |
📝 Snippet
The Emerald Cichlid (Cribroheros robertsoni) is a vibrant Central American cichlid known for its emerald-green coloration and territorial behavior. It thrives in spacious tanks with rocky hiding spots.
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