Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Subject: Hypsophrys nicaraguensis Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:42 am

Does anyone know anything about the macaw cichlid (Hypsophrys nicaraguensis)? I looked on cichlid-forum.com and they only gave a breef description

Subject: Re: Hypsophrys nicaraguensis Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:28 pm

Also try lookin' under Nicaragua/Nicaraguan cichlid. This is actually the first time I've seen 'em called macaw cichlid.

Max. out 'bout 9", females slightly smaller. Females are more colorful as well and males usually exhibit more pointed unpaired fins. Native to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. There are a coupla color varieties based on location, one more blue and one more gold. Average conditions for CA cichlids. I consider 'em average in aggression for CA cichlids. Wouldn't keep with full-grown guapotes without careful consideration but will hold their own with most CAs. Some debate as spawning method, in terms of pit builder vs. cave spawners, but I'm guessin' they'll spawn either way depending on terrain. I've only seen 'em spawn in caves. They will hybridize with convicts and other Archocentrus/Cryptoheros/Amatitlania/all of the previous/whatever-the-genus name-of-the day-is species.

Not sure what else yer lookin' for Mike. Let me know.

WYite

Subject: Re: Hypsophrys nicaraguensis Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:48 pm

Nice quick profile Wyite, that should help Mike I don't have anything else to add.

Subject: Re: Hypsophrys nicaraguensis Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:53 pm

Wow thanks Wyite thats alot of info!

The reason why I'm asking for info is because I'm going to be selling my Red head. She has become extreamly aggressive and is attacking my GT, Common pleco and my JD will not come out of the cave he's in. I want to add another cichlid to the tank but I dont want to add anything to aggressive or to peaceful.

If you have any suggestions for a new tank mate let me know.

Subject: Re: Hypsophrys nicaraguensis Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:54 pm

Think a Nicaraguan would fit in nicely in her place. That a 55 or 75? Can't remember.

WYite

Subject: Re: Hypsophrys nicaraguensis Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:25 pm

55 gallon. Sweet now I need to find someone who sells them.

Subject: Re: Hypsophrys nicaraguensis Sun May 31, 2009 1:42 am

they are nice, i have my pair i with a trio of centrarchus and a pair of breeding acaras. they show no aggression at all even though they are by far the largest in the tank.
mike

Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

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