Keyhole cichlid size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 10 cm. Record sizes among the 189 Cichlidae species on LumaReef: 3 cm (Viejita Dwarf Cichlid) to 80 cm (Giant Tanganyika Cichlid).

Keyhole cichlid tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 90 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.

Keyhole cichlid water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 1–10 °dGH. Close to what most Cichlidae on LumaReef need (23–28 °C).

Keyhole cichlid tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 80 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Giant danio, Boesemani rainbowfish, and Scissortail rasbora.

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Keyhole cichlid

Cleithracara maronii

The shyest cichlid; startled, it darkens instantly and bolts for cover.

The Keyhole cichlid (Cleithracara maronii) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. Adults grow to about 10 cm. In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 90 cm long and water at 23–28 °C.

Size: 10 cm
Smallest tank: 90 cm
Temperature: 23–28 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–28 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness1–10 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Calm
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Lives on its own
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litres20 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres33 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres72 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres133 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres160 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along80 species

and 56 more species

Caution10 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

Water temperatures do not overlap

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Aquarium trade: Very common

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCichliformes
FamilyCichlidae
GenusCleithracara
SpeciesCleithracara maronii
Described bySteindachner, 1881

In other languages

French: Acara du Maroni

Quick answers

Keyhole cichlid size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 10 cm. Record sizes among the 189 Cichlidae species on LumaReef: 3 cm (Viejita Dwarf Cichlid) to 80 cm (Giant Tanganyika Cichlid).
Keyhole cichlid tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 90 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Keyhole cichlid water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 1–10 °dGH. Close to what most Cichlidae on LumaReef need (23–28 °C).
Keyhole cichlid tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 80 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Giant danio, Boesemani rainbowfish, and Scissortail rasbora.
Keyhole cichlid: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Keyhole cichlid and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.