Pearl Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Pearl Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 55 gallons (208 liters) for a single specimen or pair, larger for a community tank
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, similarly sized cichlids or larger, peaceful to semi-aggressive fish. Avoid very small or overly aggressive tankmates. Best kept as a pair or in a species-specific tank if breeding is desired.
• Special requirements: Requires a sandy substrate for sifting, as this is a natural feeding behavior. Provide plenty of hiding places using rocks, driftwood, and robust plants. Good filtration and regular water changes are essential. Can be territorial, especially during breeding, so ample space and visual barriers are important.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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