The Carpinitis Cichlid, also known as the Pearlscale Cichlid, is a moderately large cichlid originating from the Rio Pánuco drainage in Mexico.It features a greyish-blue body with distinctive light blue or green spots, becoming more intensely colored during breeding.They are omnivorous, hardy, and easy to breed, but they are also aggressive and territorial, requiring large tanks with plenty of hiding places.
Husbandry & Care
Temperament: Aggressive
Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons
Water Temperature: 75-79 °F
Water pH: 7.0
Social Group: Solitary, a pair of this species requires 100+ gallons
Diet: Omnivorous; Spirulina Flakes, High Protein Cichlid Pellets/Flakes, Blanched Vegetables (Zucchini, Spinach), frozen bloodworms/brine shrimp
Compatible with: Plecos, similarly size New World Cichlids that cannot be eaten.
