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Vieja Melanurus "Synspilum" Hybrid - Pair
Fish Details, Description and Information Below:

🐟 Vieja Hybrid Cichlid – Colorful & Unique Central American Cichlid Cross

The Vieja Hybrid Cichlid is a striking and unpredictable mix created by crossing a Vieja melanurus with an unknown Vieja species. This combination produces offspring with highly variable patterns, colors, and body shapes that can’t be found in purebred varieties. Many individuals display a dazzling blend of bright reds, oranges, yellows, and metallic greens, sometimes combined with the black barring or spotting patterns typical of their parent species.

Because this is a hybrid, no two individuals look exactly alike, making them especially appealing to aquarists who want a one-of-a-kind display fish. Like all Vieja, they are large, powerful, and intelligent cichlids that develop more intense coloration as they mature. They require spacious aquariums and tankmates capable of handling their bold personality.


🔎 Quick Facts – Vieja Hybrid Cichlid

  • 📛 Common Name: Vieja Hybrid Cichlid
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Vieja sp. (hybrid – V. melanurus × unknown Vieja)
  • 🌍 Origin: Aquarium-bred hybrid from Central American cichlids
  • 🎨 Appearance: Variable mix of red, orange, yellow, green, and black spotting or barring
  • 📏 Max Size: 12–14 inches (30–35 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: Occasional in the aquarium trade; each fish is unique

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • ⚔️ Aggressive and territorial, especially during breeding
  • 🐟 Best kept with other large, assertive cichlids
  • 🌿 Active digger that will rearrange substrate and decorations

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 125+ gallons
  • 🪵 Provide rocks and driftwood for territories
  • 🌊 Strong filtration to handle large bioload
  • 💡 Bright lighting to bring out colors

💧 Water Parameters – Vieja Hybrid Cichlid Care

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

🍽️ Diet – Omnivorous

  • 🐟 High-quality cichlid pellets and sticks
  • 🦐 Frozen shrimp, krill, and other meaty foods
  • 🌽 Vegetables and spirulina-based foods for color enhancement

📋 Vieja Hybrid Cichlid Overview Table

Feature Details
🌍 Origin Aquarium-bred (V. melanurus × unknown Vieja)
📏 Max Size 12–14 inches
😇 Temperament Aggressive, territorial
🏠 Tank Size 125+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 7.0–8.0
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous – pellets, seafood, vegetables
🎯 Ideal For Experienced cichlid keepers with large aquariums

✨ Highlight:
This Vieja Hybrid Cichlid, born from a Vieja melanurus crossed with an unknown Vieja species, offers an unmatched blend of colors and patterns, making each specimen a truly unique showpiece.

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