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Lyonsi Cichlid - (Amphilophus Lyonsi)

Lyonsi Cichlid - (Amphilophus Lyonsi)

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Lyonsi Cichlid - (Amphilophus Lyonsi)
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🐟 Lyonsi Cichlid – (Amphilophus lyonsi) – Central American Cichlid for Sale

The Lyonsi Cichlid (Amphilophus lyonsi) is a striking and rare Central American cichlid admired for its vibrant golden-orange body, metallic blue highlights, and distinctive vertical barring. Native to the rivers and lakes of Honduras and Nicaragua, this species is prized by advanced aquarists for its beauty, intelligence, and interactive personality.


🔎 Quick Facts – Lyonsi Cichlid

  • 📛 Common Name: Lyonsi Cichlid
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Amphilophus lyonsi
  • 🌍 Origin: Central America – Honduras, Nicaragua
  • 🎨 Appearance: Golden-orange base, iridescent blue-green sheen, dark vertical bars
  • 📏 Max Size: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: Central American cichlid for sale

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • ⚡ Territorial, especially during breeding
  • 🧠 Intelligent and responsive to keepers
  • 🐠 Best kept with similar-sized robust tankmates
  • 👫 Pairs form strong bonds and are excellent parents

🏠 Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 75+ gallons for a pair
  • 🪨 Provide rocky structures, caves, and hiding spots
  • 🌊 Moderate water flow with strong filtration
  • 💡 Lighting to enhance natural colors

💧 Water Parameters

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

🍽️ Diet (Omnivorous)

  • 🐟 High-quality cichlid pellets
  • 🦐 Frozen or live foods such as shrimp, krill, and bloodworms
  • 🌿 Occasional vegetables like peas, zucchini, and spinach

📋 Overview Table – Lyonsi Cichlid Care

Feature Details
🌍 Origin Honduras, Nicaragua
📏 Max Size 10–12 inches (25–30 cm)
😇 Temperament Territorial, especially in breeding season
🏠 Tank Size 75+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 7.0–8.0
🌡️ Temp 75–82°F
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous – pellets, live/frozen, vegetables
🎯 Ideal For Advanced aquarists, Central American cichlid enthusiasts

✨ Highlight:
The Lyonsi Cichlid is a colorful, intelligent, and highly engaging species perfect for aquarists looking to add a bold show fish with plenty of personality to their aquarium.

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