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Tetracanthus "Lyre tail"

Thank you Cichlid Press and Ad Konings for allowing me to use your pictures.

I have ordered this fish from Wet Thumb Aquatics (see link page)  I am very excited about this getting this fish.  I had one when I first started out with Cichlids and I lost it and could not find them anymore.  When I saw these I just had to have them.  This is a moderately aggressive species that should be maintained in aquariums no smaller than 50 gallons.  It can be maintained with other substrate spawning Tanganyika Cichlids of similar disposition.  They like to eat invertebrates, small fishes and mollusks.  Will accept a variety of high protein aquarium foods.  This information was gathered from several sources. Fish Arrived on Feb. 1, 2000 about 2" to 2.5" long.  I ordered 4 and received 4 of these great looking fish. I was told these guys are aggressive towards each other and they proved that.  I have only one left and he is an aggressive fish.

Tank Size:
Tank Temp: 78 to 82
Tank pH: 8.0
Adult size of fish: 8"

Breeding Information:

Substrate spawner.  In the wild, a pit is dug into the sandy bottom.  At the base of the pit is a small tunnel where the eggs are laid.  Loose spawning colonies may form at such open sandy areas.  Readily adapts to the use of artificial caves in captivity.  Thin layer of silica sand may help to stimulate natural behaviors and aid in triggering spawning.  Spawns are large, around 500.  Both parents vigorously defend eggs, juveniles, and the spawning site against all intruders.  Again this information was gathered from several sources.
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