How big do Umbee get?

Umbee Cichlids are one of the largest cichlids, and they reach their maximum size around the 2 year mark. This means that a juvenile Umbee Cichlid could be doubling in size every 6 months. The males will reach their max size at around 24 inches, while the females will reach their max size at around 18 inches.

How big do Dovii cichlids get?

Parachromis dovii, the guapote, rainbow bass, or wolf cichlid, is a species of cichlid native to Central America where it occurs on both slopes of Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. This species grows to a length of 72 cm (28.3 in) TL.

How do you take care of cichlid fish?

African cichlids need a water temperature of 75-85°F and a pH of 7.8-8.6 should keep most species healthy. Africa’s great lakes have quite hard water, 4-6 dH, so try not to use soft water in your tank. Moderate lighting is fine for them.

How fast do Umbee cichlids grow?

This is not a fish that I have kept, but I do know they grow very fast – they double their size in 4 months time. So, 4 months from now, you can expect him to be 6 inches.

What is the meanest cichlid?

1. Parachromis dovii (Dovii – The Wolf Cichlid)

How big of an aquarium do umbee cichlids need?

As a result, you need to follow the rule of one inch of fish per gallon of water, but keep in mind: Umbee Cichlids must be kept in at least a 50 gallon aquarium when they are less than 8 months old. Umbee Cichlids must be kept in at least a 150 gallon aquarium when they are more than 8 months old.

How big does a bluespeckled cichlid get in an aquarium?

In its natural habitat C. umbrifera (trade names = “bluespeckled cichlid” or “umbie”) is an openwater piscivore. To the best of my knowledge, this bruiser (which can reach lengths of 24″ in the aquarium) made its debut in the American hobby back in 1975.

Can a juvenile umbis be raised in an aquarium?

In the aquarium, juvenile umbis can be raised successfully with other similarly-sized Cichlasoma. Young fish are a bit shy, often hovering in or near caves or other “relief” placed in the tank. However they are easily lured from such hiding places by the introduction of food.

What kind of cichlids live in open water?

In Colombia the species is known as either mojarra negra (“black cichlid”) or mojarra anzuelera (“blue cichlid”). In its natural habitat C. umbrifera (trade names = “bluespeckled cichlid” or “umbie”) is an openwater piscivore.