Mayan Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Mayan Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: territorial
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (for a single adult or pair)
• Compatibility: Best kept with other large, robust cichlids or similarly sized, semi-aggressive fish. Avoid small, docile species. Can be kept in species-specific tanks.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding places (rocks, driftwood, caves) and a sandy or fine gravel substrate. Live plants may be uprooted. Good water quality is essential. Provide ample swimming space. Can tolerate brackish conditions.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-82°F (22-28°C)

pH level

7.0-8.5

Hardness

10-25 dGH

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