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Chocolate Cichlid
Regular price
$19.98
Scientific Name: Hypselecara temporalis
Common Name: Chocolate Cichlid
Origin: Amazon River Basin, South America
Adult Size: 10–12 inches
Lifespan: 8–10+ years
Temperament: Peaceful for a large cichlid; can be shy
Tank Size: Minimum 75 gallons (larger preferred)
Water Parameters:
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Temperature: 76–84°F (24–29°C)
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pH: 6.0–7.5
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Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Tank Setup:
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Sand or fine gravel substrate
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Driftwood, caves, and low-light plants for cover
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Gentle to moderate flow and strong filtration
Diet:
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Omnivorous: high-quality pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, krill, shrimp)
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Supplement with occasional vegetable matter (peas, spirulina)
-
Feed once daily
Behavior:
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Peaceful and intelligent—can recognize their keeper
-
Good tank mates include other large, peaceful cichlids and robust community fish
-
Can become territorial when breeding
Tips:
-
Keep stress low with consistent water parameters and hiding spots
-
Can be kept solo, in pairs, or with compatible tank mates
-
Weekly water changes (30–40%) help prevent disease and maintain coloration
Scientific Name: Hypselecara temporalis
Common Name: Chocolate Cichlid
Origin: Amazon River Basin, South America
Adult Size: 10–12 inches
Lifespan: 8–10+ years
Temperament: Peaceful for a large cichlid; can be shy
Tank Size: Minimum 75 gallons (larger preferred)
Water Parameters:
-
Temperature: 76–84°F (24–29°C)
-
pH: 6.0–7.5
-
Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Tank Setup:
-
Sand or fine gravel substrate
-
Driftwood, caves, and low-light plants for cover
-
Gentle to moderate flow and strong filtration
Diet:
-
Omnivorous: high-quality pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, krill, shrimp)
-
Supplement with occasional vegetable matter (peas, spirulina)
-
Feed once daily
Behavior:
-
Peaceful and intelligent—can recognize their keeper
-
Good tank mates include other large, peaceful cichlids and robust community fish
-
Can become territorial when breeding
Tips:
-
Keep stress low with consistent water parameters and hiding spots
-
Can be kept solo, in pairs, or with compatible tank mates
-
Weekly water changes (30–40%) help prevent disease and maintain coloration
1-2 Day Shipping.
ALL LIVESTOCK orders will only be packed up and shipped Monday-Tuesday.
ALL LIVESTOCK purchases are non-returnable.
Please refer to our FAQ page for any other questions related to this subject.
1-2 Day Shipping.
ALL LIVESTOCK orders will only be packed up and shipped Monday-Tuesday.
ALL LIVESTOCK purchases are non-returnable.
Please refer to our FAQ page for any other questions related to this subject.
Regular price
$19.98
Scientific Name: Hypselecara temporalis
Common Name: Chocolate Cichlid
Origin: Amazon River Basin, South America
Adult Size: 10–12 inches
Lifespan: 8–10+ years
Temperament: Peaceful for a large cichlid; can be shy
Tank Size: Minimum 75 gallons (larger preferred)
Water Parameters:
-
Temperature: 76–84°F (24–29°C)
-
pH: 6.0–7.5
-
Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Tank Setup:
-
Sand or fine gravel substrate
-
Driftwood, caves, and low-light plants for cover
-
Gentle to moderate flow and strong filtration
Diet:
-
Omnivorous: high-quality pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, krill, shrimp)
-
Supplement with occasional vegetable matter (peas, spirulina)
-
Feed once daily
Behavior:
-
Peaceful and intelligent—can recognize their keeper
-
Good tank mates include other large, peaceful cichlids and robust community fish
-
Can become territorial when breeding
Tips:
-
Keep stress low with consistent water parameters and hiding spots
-
Can be kept solo, in pairs, or with compatible tank mates
-
Weekly water changes (30–40%) help prevent disease and maintain coloration
Scientific Name: Hypselecara temporalis
Common Name: Chocolate Cichlid
Origin: Amazon River Basin, South America
Adult Size: 10–12 inches
Lifespan: 8–10+ years
Temperament: Peaceful for a large cichlid; can be shy
Tank Size: Minimum 75 gallons (larger preferred)
Water Parameters:
-
Temperature: 76–84°F (24–29°C)
-
pH: 6.0–7.5
-
Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Tank Setup:
-
Sand or fine gravel substrate
-
Driftwood, caves, and low-light plants for cover
-
Gentle to moderate flow and strong filtration
Diet:
-
Omnivorous: high-quality pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, krill, shrimp)
-
Supplement with occasional vegetable matter (peas, spirulina)
-
Feed once daily
Behavior:
-
Peaceful and intelligent—can recognize their keeper
-
Good tank mates include other large, peaceful cichlids and robust community fish
-
Can become territorial when breeding
Tips:
-
Keep stress low with consistent water parameters and hiding spots
-
Can be kept solo, in pairs, or with compatible tank mates
-
Weekly water changes (30–40%) help prevent disease and maintain coloration
1-2 Day Shipping.
ALL LIVESTOCK orders will only be packed up and shipped Monday-Tuesday.
ALL LIVESTOCK purchases are non-returnable.
Please refer to our FAQ page for any other questions related to this subject.
1-2 Day Shipping.
ALL LIVESTOCK orders will only be packed up and shipped Monday-Tuesday.
ALL LIVESTOCK purchases are non-returnable.
Please refer to our FAQ page for any other questions related to this subject.
