Andinoacara latifrons
Andinoacara latifrons. PHOTO: © Daryl Hutchins 2010. |
Scientific Name: Andinoacara latifrons (Steindachner 1878).
Previous Name/s, Synonym/s: Aequidens latifrons.
Common Name: Blue Cichlid, Platinum Acara.
Geographic Origin: Magdalena, Atrato, Sinú, and San Juan River basins in Colombia.
Habitat: Swamps and lakes.
Diet: Carnivore.
Gender Differences: Dimorphic.
Breeding: Substrate spawner.
Temperament: aggressive.
Maximum Size: 17cm.
Temperature Range: 24-27°C.
pH: 6-7.5.
Water Hardness: Soft.
Comments:
Andinoacara latifrons is an oval-shaped cichlid with a broad forehead. The body colouring ranges from light-gray to black, five to eight transverse stripes are present, but often not visible, on the body. The cheeks and gill cover are marked with turquoise spots and lines, the upper crest of the dorsal fin is occasionally orange. Growing to 20cm in nature, it rarely reaches over 16cm in the aquarium.
A tank measuring 90cm with a volume of at least 132L is recommended, the tank should have strong lighting and a fine gravel or sand substrate, hardy plants, rock formations, roots, and driftwood will help Andinoacara latifrons to settle comfortably into the tank.
A territorial, though peaceful species that can be combined with similarly-sized companions. Pairs from monogamous bonds and later, nuclear families.
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