Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – large cichlid pellets, feeder fish, large prawns, earthworms
Aquarium species profile
Wolf Cichlid
Parachromis dovii · Central America (Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua)
Minimum tank200 gal
Adult size28"
Care levelExpert
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature75–82°F
pH range7.0–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Species-only tank or with only very robust large fish
Tank mates to avoid
Any fish small enough to eat, most community fish
Care notes
One of the largest and most aggressive Central American cichlids. Grows up to 28 inches. Highly intelligent and can become hand-tame. Not for community tanks — best kept alone or in very large systems with equally robust tankmates. Expert only.
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.