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Dow's Cichlid
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Cichlasoma dovii Dow's Cichlid; Wolf Cichlid |
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Habitat: Lake Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras |
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Length: 500 mm (20 in.) |
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Diet: A fish eater, but may be trained to take shrimp and other live foods |
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Sex difference: Males are more colorful and have a more pointed anal fin. |
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Compatibility: Aggressive; Not compatable with community fish; Can be kept with other large cichlids |
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Breeding: Rare, but in typical cichlid fashion |
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Tank conditions: pH 7.0; Hardness 10; Temp 75ºF; Size 100 gal |
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Comments A rare find in petshops, but, if you have the room, a welcome addition. I had one and I loved it. |
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