Lemon Cichlid- regular size

Common name: Lemon cichlid

Family: 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.