Red-fin Paretroplus Paretroplus kieneri
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Paretroplus kieneri
Origin region
Madagascar (NW rivers)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
25.00
Minimum tank (L)
300
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–27.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Madagascar (NW rivers)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Egg layer; colony breeders possible.
Notes
Oval-shaped cichlid with reddish fins; schooling behaviour.