Blue-eye Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Blue-eye Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters) for a pair
• Compatibility: Best kept with other robust, similarly sized Central American cichlids or large, peaceful community fish. Avoid very small or overly aggressive tank mates. Can be kept in pairs or small groups in sufficiently large aquariums with ample hiding spots.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered aquarium with plenty of hiding places created by rocks, caves, and driftwood. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel, as they enjoy digging. Live plants can be included but should be hardy and well-rooted, as they may be uprooted during spawning. Regular water changes are essential to maintain water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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