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Keyhole Cichlid
By: Rachel Woll
Keyhole Cichlids © Rachel Woll
Origin : South America
Temperature : 75-81°F (24-27°C)
Ease Of Keeping : Moderate to Easy
Agressivness : Peaceful
Size : up to 10cm (4 inches)
Food : Like many cichlids Keyholes like variety. They will accept flakes, krill, bloodworms and many other aquarium foods.
Spawning Method :Open spawner. Keyholes have been said to spawn on rocks, slate, but more commonly in appropriatly sized clay flowerpots
Keyhole Cichlid displaying the fright or excited coloration. © Rachel Woll
They like warm, slightly soft to slightly basic water.
Keyholes make an excellent community tank fish.
Avoid over agressive tankmates. Keyholes do well with small Tetras.
Thier personalities develop after being accustomed to thier new home, but they remain easily scared.
Take caution during water changes not to stress them out. When they are stressed they will turn a mottled brown color.
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