Scientific name: Australoheros facetus Common name: Chameleon cichlid Family: Cichlidae Usual size in fish tanks: 20 - 26 cm (7.87 - 10.24 inch) 0 14 Recommended pH range for the species: 6.4 - 7 Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 13°N (71.43 - 232.14ppm) 0°C 32°F 30°C 86°F Recommended temperature: 25 - 29 °C (77 - 84.2°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: Bottom levels Food and feeding Chameleon cichlid should accept all foods offered. A varied diet is essential so use quality cichlid pellets or flake but also provide live or frozen foods on a regular basis. Blood worms, brine shrimp and tubifex are ideal for Australoheros facetus. Origin South America; Chameleon cichlids are found from Southern Brazil to Argentina. Sexing Males will be larger than the females with extended finnage. Breeding Chameleon cichlids are fairly easy to breed, supply them with flat rocks in the tank to use as spawning sites and keep the water quality high. Once the eggs have hatched the parents will move the brood around the tank into various breeding pits. The fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp once free swimming. Lifespan The expected life span for Chameleon cichlid is 8 years. Short description Australoheros facetus are best kept in pairs. Add bogwood and rocks to create hiding places but do not add live plants as they are constantly burrowing in the substrate and will destroy them. Pictures Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
