Five-bar Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Five-bar Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: territorial
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 120 liters (30 gallons) for a single specimen, larger for a pair or community
• Compatibility: Best kept with other robust Tanganyikan cichlids of similar size and temperament, or as a species-only tank. Avoid small, timid, or long-finned fish. Can be aggressive towards conspecifics, especially during breeding.
• Special requirements: Requires a rocky aquascape with numerous caves and crevices for shelter and breeding sites. A sandy substrate is preferred. Excellent filtration and regular water changes are essential to maintain water quality. Provide ample swimming space.

Water parameters

Temperature

23-27 C (73-81 F)

pH level

7.8-9.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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