
Pantano Cichlid
Herichthys pearsei
The Pantano Cichlid (Herichthys pearsei) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 20 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 24–30 °C.
- Size
- 20 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
- Temperature
- 24–30 °C
- pH
- 7.2–8.5
- Tank footprint
- 240 × 60 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature24–30 °C
pH7.2–8.5
Hardness10–25 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderPerciformes
- FamilyCichlidae
- GenusHerichthys
- SpeciesHerichthys pearsei
Quick answers
- Pantano Cichlid size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 20 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
- Pantano Cichlid tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 240 × 60 cm.
- Pantano Cichlid water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 24–30 °C, pH 7.2–8.5, hardness 10–25 °dGH.
- Pantano Cichlid: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
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