Species Profile
Festivum Cichlid
Mesonauta festivus
Also known as: Flag Cichlid
Cichlidspeaceful
Adult size
6″
Minimum tank
55 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Grows from juvenile
Typically sold at ~2″ and reaches 6″ over ~1 year. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.Diet
Flake, pellets, frozen, veggies
Notes
Tall silvery body with a diagonal black stripe through the eye. One of the few cichlids that schools and is peaceful enough for community tanks with discus and angels. Eats plants, keep with tough plants only.
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