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Nicaragua CichlidSpilotum ~ Moga Family: Cichlidae
Latest Reader Comment - See More I got my nics about two months ago(pair)and they have already had a fairly decent clutch. I only paid $20.00 for the pair. I have 5 tanks from a 110 gl to 25 gl and... (more) mickey lee 2008-01-18 The Nicaragua Cichlid is possibly the most beautiful of the Central American cichlids!As the Nicaragua Cichlid (also commonly know as the Spilotum) matures and gets some color, it is really a spectacular fish. But being rather drab when young, this species has not gained the popularity of other Central American cichlids, consequently they are often hard to find. This fish has several color variations, depending upon the geographic location it originates from. The most striking Nicaragua Cichlid has a brilliant gold coloring on the body, bright blue and emerald coloring on the head, some purple under and around the pectoral fins, and blue along the edges of the dorsal and anal fins. Very gorgeous! Like all cichlids, the Nicaragua Cichlid is territorial; but this species is relatively gentle. It is peaceful and reserved compared to other cichlids from this region and of this size. It can be kept with other smaller cichlids, but not with the more aggressive cichlids such as the Texas Cichlid or the Red Devil. They are cave spawners and dig extensively so aquarium decorations should be firmly grounded. They like a sandy bottom and plenty of caves or other hiding places among rocks, pieces of slate, and wood. They will occasionally eat soft leaved plants during spawning. For more Information on keeping this fish see:
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| I got my nics about two months ago(pair)and they have already had a fairly decent clutch. I only paid $20.00 for the pair. I have 5 tanks from a 110 gl to 25 gl and I have to say these guys are my favorite.
2008-01-18 |
| Took a lot of waiting to start seeing the wonderful colors that they have. Good thing I saw their parents in the same store. This was all I needed to be convinced that my nics would grow up in one of my showcase tanks. A bit shy, but show themselves when food is present. Very unique fish, considering when visitors (people) see them for the first time and immediately ask, "what kind of fish is that?".
2007-09-14 |
| Beautiful and interesting - brought home 6 unknown, drab, one inchers to my 150 gal densely populated community cichlid tank. A year later I moved two pairings to a 29 gal- 2 years later and I now have about 2000 'nicks' in several tanks - geez! I can expect another 400-500 fry every 5-6 weeks! One inch and larger have no problem co-habitating and growing with much larger cichlids of many varieties.
2007-01-21 |
| Won a pair of Nics at an East Coast Aquarium Society auction a few days ago for $20 canadian! These fish are gorgeous! I can't believe I got them so cheap.
2006-04-11 |
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WHEN I FIRST GOT MY NICARAGUANS, I PURCHASED SEVERAL. AS THEY STARTED GROWING, TWO OF THESE FISH PAIRED OFF AND STARTED PICKING ON THE REST OF THE GROUP. I GOT RID OF THE REST OF THEM AND KEPT THE TWO THAT PAIRED UP. IT HAS BEEN YEARS NOW AND THE MALE IS ABOUT SEVEN INCHES LONG AND ABOUT FOUR INCHES DEEP, WITH A LARGE HEAD. THE FEMALE IS MUCH SMALLER, BUT STILL OF GOOD SIZE. HER HEAD IS MUCH SMALLER THAN THE MALE. THEY ARE IN A 90 GAL. WITH GOOD FILTRATION. SUNSHINE PEACOCKS ARE WITH THEM, OF WHICH I AM ABOUT TO TAKE OUT AS THERE ARE TOO MANY EGG EATERS IN THE TANK AND THESE FISH ARE READY TO HAVE LITTLE ONES.
2005-11-22 |
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