Care and keeping in a tank
Scientific Name | Parachromis managuensis |
Family | Cichlidae |
Common Names | Jaguar cichlid, jaguar fish, managuense cichlid, managua cichlid, guapote, aztec cichlid, spotted guapote, jaguar guapote, jag fish, leopard cichlid |
Ease of keeping | Easy |
Lifespan | 10 years and more |
Tank size | 100 gallons (400 litres) and more |
Temperament | Aggressive |
Tank type | Community of large fishes |
Diet | Omnivorous |
Temperature | 25-36 °C (77-97 °F) |
pH | 7.0–8.7 |
Water hardness | 9–30 dGH |
Size | Up to 30 cm (12 in) |