The Balloon Cichlid

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:concert_tour
gptkbp:average_temperature should be stable
75-82° F
gptkbp:behavior territorial
can be aggressive during breeding
gptkbp:breeding_season egg laying
mouthbrooder
high with proper care
females guard the eggs.
requires a male and female
gptkbp:care_instructions requires special care
very small at hatching
gptkbp:color males are more colorful
can change color based on mood
bright and vibrant
varies from blue to yellow
includes albino forms
gptkbp:color_options can vary with diet
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Balloon_Cichlid
gptkbp:conservation_status not endangered
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard water
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity regular water changes needed
minimum 50 gallons
rocky and sandy substrate
needs stable conditions
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
1-2 years
prefer caves or hiding spots
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Balloon Cichlid
gptkbp:interacts_with can be friendly with regular handling
gptkbp:issues susceptible to ich
gptkbp:level 6.5-8.0
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:lighting moderate to bright lighting
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Central_America
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Lake_Nicaragua
gptkbp:personality_trait aggressive
gptkbp:related_species includes other Parachromis species
gptkbp:relationship not suitable with small fish
gptkbp:research can show signs of stress in small tanks
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Parachromis_managuensis
gptkbp:size up to 12 inches
around 6-8 inches
gptkbp:social_structure dominant males establish territories
gptkbp:socket_type pellets and flakes
gptkbp:species gptkb:Cichlids
gptkbp:status popular in aquarium trade
gptkbp:tank_mates other cichlids
gptkbp:traded_on requires hiding spots
can uproot plants
community tank with caution
gptkbp:water_quality requires good filtration
gptkbp:water_source should be monitored regularly
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jeff_Koons
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3