Common name:Â Lemon cichlid
Family:Â Cichlidae
Usual size in fish tanks: 8 – 10 cm (3.15 – 3.94 inch)
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Recommended pH range for the species: 7.6 – 8.9
Recommended water hardness (dGH): 18 – 30°N (321.43 – 535.71ppm)
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Recommended temperature: 23 – 26 °C (73.4 – 78.8°F)
The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning
Where the species comes from: Africa
Temperament to its own species: peaceful
Temperament toward other fish species: aggressive/territorial
Usual place in the tank: Middle levels
Food and feeding
Lemon cichlids are omnivorous and will accept quality flakes and pellets. They have relatively large mouths so the pellets are often swallowed whole. Supplement their diet with brine shrimp or blood worm.