
Retroculus xinguensis
Retroculus xinguensis is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 31 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 26–32 °C.
- Size
- 31 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 26–32 °C
- pH
- 6.0–8.0
- Tank footprint
- 210 × 60 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature26–32 °C
pH6.0–8.0
Hardness1–12 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderPerciformes
- FamilyCichlidae
- GenusRetroculus
- SpeciesRetroculus xinguensis
Quick answers
- Retroculus xinguensis size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 31 cm (total length).
- Retroculus xinguensis tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 210 × 60 cm.
- Retroculus xinguensis water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 26–32 °C, pH 6.0–8.0, hardness 1–12 °dGH.
- Retroculus xinguensis: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
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