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Vieja bifasciata, also known as the twoband cichlid or red-spotted cichlid, is a large and colorful freshwater fish native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found from the River Grijalva and Usumacinta basins in western parts of Mexico and Guatemala. [1] It belongs to the family Cichlidae, which includes many popular aquarium fish.
The Mayan cichlid has a minimum temperature requirement of about 14 °C (57 °F). [11] In its native range, it inhabits waters with temperatures from 18–34 °C (64–93 °F), but its optimal temperature range is 28–33 °C (82–91 °F). [12] The Mayan cichlid is capable of surviving in a variety of conditions.
The cichlid social dichotomy is composed of a single dominant with multiple subordinates, where the physical aggression of males becomes a contest for resources [59] (mates, territory, food). Female cichlids prefer to mate with a successfully alpha male with vivid coloration, whose territory has food readily available.
Cichla ocellaris, sometimes known as the butterfly peacock bass ("peacock bass" is also used for some of its relatives), is a very large species of cichlid from South America, and a prized game fish. It reaches 74 cm (29 in) in length. [3] It is native to the Marowijne and Essequibo drainages in the Guianas, and the Branco River in Brazil.
The oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) is a species of fish from the cichlid family known under a variety of common names, including tiger oscar, velvet cichlid, and marble cichlid. [2] In tropical South America, where the species naturally resides, A. ocellatus specimens are often found for sale as a food fish in the local markets.
Tankmates: Jewels can be aggressive and territorial, so it's best to keep them with similarly-sized and equally-aggressive fish. Other cichlid species such as Convicts, Green Terrors, and Fire mouth can make good tankmates. Feeding: Jewels are omnivorous and will eat a variety of foods, including pellets, flakes, frozen foods, and live foods.