Jaguar Cichlid
Common Names: Jaguar Cichlid, Jag, Mang, Aztec Cichlid
Scientific Name: Nandopsis managuensis
Maximum Size: 10 - 16 inches
Life expectancy: 15 years
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons for one pair
Temperature Range: 77 - 97°F
pH Range: 6.5 - 7.5
Water hardness: dH 10 - 15
Temperament: Aggressive
Origin: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Lake Managua
Aquarium Setup:
Jaguar Cichlids will rip plants apart and even uproot plastic plants. If you use any plants in the tank you will need to glue gravel to the base to keep them from floating to the top. They also prefer low lighting to a brightly lit tank.
Lot’s of rocks and caves will give them places to hide and sleep. If they don’t have the proper places, they will dig really large pits in the substrate. This can also help prevent them from digging up the plants as bad. Read more
