Parachromis spp.

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:average_temperature 75° F to 82° F
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:breeding_season parental care
depends on species
form strong bonds
gptkbp:care_instructions fry are guarded by parents
gptkbp:color varies by species
varies among species
males become more colorful
often vibrant
gptkbp:common_name jaguars cichlid
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty moderate to hard
gptkbp:distribution widely distributed in freshwater lakes and rivers
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:fins long and pointed
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 75 gallons for adults
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Parachromis spp.
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:fish
gptkbp:larval_stage both parents involved
hatch in 3 to 5 days
gptkbp:lighting moderate to bright
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Central_America
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:size up to 12 inches
gptkbp:social_structure can be aggressive
gptkbp:species gptkb:Parachromis_friedrichsthalii
gptkb:Parachromis_managuensis
gptkb:Parachromis_multifasciatus
multiple species
cultivated in some regions
Parachromis loisellei
Parachromis nigrofasciatus
gptkbp:subspecies found in lakes, rivers, and swamps
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with other fish species
gptkbp:tank_mates should be chosen carefully
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defend breeding sites
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and pollution
gptkbp:traded_on popular
requires hiding spots
not suitable for community tanks
can be kept with similar-sized fish
gptkbp:water_management good filtration is essential
gptkbp:water_source p H 6.5 to 8.0
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Grandidier's_Cichlid
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6