Pectoral Cichlid

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:concert_tour
gptkbp:average_temperature 75-82° F
gptkbp:behavior Territorial
gptkbp:block Good filtration needed
gptkbp:breeding_season Moderate
Parental care
Egg layer
Year-round in captivity
High in captivity
Aggressive towards other fish
gptkbp:care_instructions Small, about 1/4 inch
Fry are guarded by parents
gptkbp:character_traits Curious and interactive
gptkbp:color Males more colorful than females
Varies, often bright
Blue, green, yellow
gptkbp:common_name Cichlasoma pectorale
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine Flakes, pellets, live food
gptkbp:diet Omnivore
gptkbp:difficulty Soft to hard water
gptkbp:distribution Nicaragua to Costa Rica
gptkbp:ecosystem Popular in the aquarium trade
gptkbp:egg_color On flat surfaces
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Aggression management
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity Minimum 30 gallons
Separate tank recommended
Includes hiding spots
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Studied for color genetics
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Cichlasoma
gptkbp:growth_rate Moderate growth rate
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater
gptkbp:hobbies Popular among cichlid enthusiasts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pectoral Cichlid
gptkbp:level 6.5-8.0
gptkbp:lifespan 5-10 years
gptkbp:lighting Moderate lighting preferred
gptkbp:material Sand or gravel
gptkbp:mating_system Dancing and displaying
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Central_America
gptkbp:personality_trait Aggressive
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:related_species Cichlasoma species
gptkbp:research Active and engaging
gptkbp:research_interest Behavioral studies
gptkbp:size Up to 6 inches
gptkbp:social_structure Pairs or small groups
gptkbp:species Cultivated in some regions
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships None known
gptkbp:tank_mates Other cichlids
gptkbp:traded_on Requires large tank
Not suitable with peaceful species
gptkbp:water_quality Sensitive to poor water quality
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Neolamprologus_pectoralis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5