Chiseltooth Cichlid (Vieja Cichlasoma Bocourti) 5 CM

Chiseltooth cichlids are classed as semi aggressive and are quite hardy. Although they will tolerate poorer water conditions, to keep them at their best, provide them with plenty of water changes and good filtration.

These fish grow extremely large and as such require a large aquarium especially if kept with other tankmates. The minimum size for the aquarium should be at least 600 litres so make sure that the filtration system used can cope with the large amount of water volume as like all large cichlids – they are high waste producers.

Use sand for the substrate and add plenty of rocks or wood to provide plenty of hiding places. Make sure that if the chiseltooth cichlid is kept with other cichlids, they are of a similar size and there is plenty of room for each fish to establish its own territory or serious squabbles will occur.

• Species – Vieja Cichlasoma Bocourti
• Common Name – Chiseltooth Cichlid
  
• Origin – Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico
• Diet – Omnivores
• PH Range – 6 – 8
• Temperature – Tropical 21°c – 28°c
• Breed Type – Egg Layer
• Max Size – approximately 20cm
• Sex – Un-sexed