Jaguar Cichlid

About the Jaguar Cichlid

The Managuensis Cichlid, also known as the Jaguar Cichlid, is a large, aggressive, and territorial freshwater fish native to Central America. It's characterized by a silvery or golden-green body with black spots and blotches, and a dark stripe running from the eye to the gill cover. In aquariums, they can grow up to 12 inches, but in the wild, they can reach lengths of 24 inches or more. This aggressive fish requires extensive hardscape including rockwork, driftwood, and caves for hiding.

Husbandry & Care

Temperament: Aggressive

Minimum Tank Size: 100+ Gallons

Water Temperature: 73-77 °F

Water pH: 6.0-8.0

Social Group: Solitary or M/F Pair

Diet: Carnivorous; Chopped Shrimp, Prawns, Mussels, Tilapia, Earthworms, Live Blackworms, High-quality Cichlid Diet

Compatible with: Best in a species-only tank due to size, predation, and aggression.