Species Profile
Keyhole Cichlid
Cleithracara maronii
Cichlidspeaceful
Adult size
4.5″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
72–79°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Pellets, frozen, live
Notes
Easygoing peaceful cichlid that prefers to hide and rarely bothers tankmates. Named for the keyhole-shaped marking on the side. Wants soft acidic water, hiding caves, and quiet dither fish to encourage it out into view.
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