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Amphilophus Trimaculatus (Trimac) |
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Amphilophus
Trimaculatus – also a spectacular species from Central
America – has a
body shape similar to that of the Midas Cichlid. However, its design is
completely different and this fish does not develop a big frontal hump.
The A.Trimaculatus’ character is just as rowdily as the A.
Citrinellus’
and absolutely prevailing.
A.
Trimaculatus, affectionately nicknamed Trimac or rainbow cichlid, has
the most beautiful colors within the Amphilophus
family. With its red
eye color and the pretty black splendor spots on its temples, this
cichlid was used as the basis for Flower Horn hybrids.
The Trimacs can
obtain a length of up to 30 – 35 cm
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Short Info:
Adult
Size: 10-13
inches
(25 cm / 35cm)
Tank
Setup: stone,
wood,
lairs, large powerful filtration
Tank
Size: 80
gallon
(better more)
Tank Mates: Amphilophus Citrinellus, Labiatus and other strong cichlids
Diet:
Omnivore,
prefers
live foods like insects,small fish etc
aggressiveness: Very
strong and powerful
Other name: Cichlasoma mojarra
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March 2006 |
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Amphilophus Food
Actually, it
is possible to feed
these fish almost any kind of food ranging from ordinary frost feed to
dry fish food
except for red larvae and beef hearts.
These cichlids like to
feed off crickets,
insects or small fish.
Whereas you have
to keep in mind that many small fish may not receive any attention, but
introduce pathogens into your tank.
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Amphilophus Trimaculatus
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Diseases
Intestinal
parasites, which are getting the upper hand and are
sapping the fish’s
energy; most frequent are malign parasites when the fish is generally
stressed or when it is fed with poor feed (p.e. larvae).
In a case like
that, the Flower Horn’s color darkens and it secretes white
feces. In
order to cure this, it may suffice to combat the cause for the stress
and to feed high quality food.
Saucer
eyes are caused by poor
water quality. The A.
Trimaculatum is very delicate regarding water charged with nitrates and
phosphates.
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