Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets, frozen foods, earthworms
Aquarium species profile
Nicaraguan Cichlid
Hypsophrys nicaraguensis · Central America (Nicaragua, Costa Rica)
Minimum tank75 gal
Adult size10"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature75–82°F
pH range7.0–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Other medium-large Central American cichlids
Tank mates to avoid
Small fish, very passive species
Care notes
Beautiful and underrated Central American cichlid. Males display violet-purple to teal coloration; females show gold-yellow belly during breeding. Pairs bond strongly and are excellent parents. Hardy and long-lived.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.