Scientific name: Aequidens patricki Common name: N/A Family: Cichlidae Usual size in fish tanks: 10 - 13 cm (3.94 - 5.12 inch) 0 14 Recommended pH range for the species: 6 - 6.9 Recommended water hardness (dGH): 3 - 13°N (53.57 - 232.14ppm) 0°C 32°F 30°C 86°F Recommended temperature: 21 - 25 °C (69.8 - 77°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 Aequidens patricki should accept all foods offered. Quality flake or cichlid pellets should provide the staple diet; treat 2-3 times per week with frozen or live foods like blood worms or brine shrimp. Origin South America; Aequidens patricki are to be found in the Amazonian Basins. Sexing The adult males will be slightly larger than the females and have extended finnage. Breeding These fish are substrate spawners so provide some flat rocks for them to use as spawning sites. The parenting role will be undertaken by both parents and the eggs should hatch after 2-3 days, When the fry are free swimming they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp. Lifespan The expected life span for Aequidens patricki is 6-8 years. Short description These fish need to be kept in soft, acidic water. They can be aggressive, especially at spawning times but kept with similar sized tank mates, this will not be a great problem. Pictures Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
