Southern checkmark cichlid - Vieja godmanni

Scientific name: Vieja godmanni

Common name: Southern checkmark cichlid

Family: Cichlidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 26 - 31 cm (10.24 - 12.2 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 7 - 7.7

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 19°N (178.57 - 339.29ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 24 - 28 °C (75.2 - 82.4°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South America

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller

Usual place in the tank: Middle levels

Food and feeding

Southern checkmark cichlid will accept quality flake or cichlid pellets but requires some vegetable matter in its diet. Spirulina flake is ideal for this fish along with some spinach and peas.

Origin

South America; Southern checkmark cichlid is to be found in Belize, Costa Rica, and Guatemala

Sexing

Males tend to be slightly larger than the females and may have extended finnage.

Breeding

There are no reported cases of Southern checkmark cichlids breeding in the aquarium, it is believed that they breed like many cichlids by depositing their eggs on a flat surface and both parents will tend the brood.

Lifespan

The expected life span of Vieja godmanni is believed to be 8-10 years.

Short description

Water quality needs to be high to keep Vieja godmanni with regular water changes and good filtration. They will require a large tank with plenty of open swimming space.

Picture

Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.