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Cleithracara "Aequidens" maronii (South America)
Cleithacara maronii is a freshwater fish belonging to the Cichlidae family. It is an endemic species of the Lake Maracaibo region in South America.
Data sheet
- Delivery price France
- Fixed price €24.90 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
- Minimum order amount for live products
- 50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
- Food
- Pellet for cichlids, flake, krill, red mosquito larvae.
- Recommended number
- 4 individuals, 1 male, 3 females
- Maximum size
- 18 cm for the male, 14 cm for the female.
- Reproduction
- Possible
- pH
- 7.5 to 8.5
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- 10 to 15
- Temperature
- 25° to 28°
- Level of difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum aquarium volume
- 140 liters
- Aggressiveness
- Average
En savoir plus
Cleithacara maronii is a freshwater fish belonging to the Cichlidae family. It is an endemic species from the Lake Maracaibo region in South America. The name "Cleithacara" means "fish with bars" in Greek, referring to the vertical black bars that adorn the fish's body, and "maronii" is the name of the pond where the species was first discovered.
The Cleithacara maronii is a small to medium-sized fish, measuring about 8 cm in length. Its body is primarily gray with black and yellow spots on the back and fins. The fins are large and well-developed, allowing it to swim quickly.
The Cleithacara maronii primarily lives in the calm and shallow waters of Lake Maracaibo, where it feeds on small insects, crustaceans, and aquatic plants. It is a territorial fish that can be aggressive towards other fish of its own species.
The Cleithacara maronii is often kept in aquariums for its beauty and interesting behavior. It is an easy fish to maintain in captivity and is popular among beginner aquarists.