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The Bifasciatus Cichlid is a very aggressive, large growing Cichlid best kept in species only tanks. They require a large tank 5ft+ predominately scaped to resemble their natural habitat or dense water-logged branches and rocky structures with plenty of room to explore and hide. Crushed coral substrate is often recommended to buffer water however, best colouration and security is achieved with a darker substrate. We do not recommend active substrates like Fluval Stratum as Cichlid’s are known for disturbing the substrate whilst scavenging.
These aggressive Cichlids are best kept in a well-maintained aquarium with plenty of cover.
Tank requirements: Lots of hiding spaces, soft substrate, high water flow and oxygenation.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 24 - 28 Celsius
PH: 7.5 - 8.5 PH
Carbonate Hardness: 15 - 35 DKH
General Hardness: 15 - 25 GDH
The Bifasciatus Cichlid is a very aggressive, large growing Cichlid best kept in species only tanks. They require a large tank 5ft+ predominately scaped to resemble their natural habitat or dense water-logged branches and rocky structures with plenty of room to explore and hide. Crushed coral substrate is often recommended to buffer water however, best colouration and security is achieved with a darker substrate. We do not recommend active substrates like Fluval Stratum as Cichlid’s are known for disturbing the substrate whilst scavenging.
These aggressive Cichlids are best kept in a well-maintained aquarium with plenty of cover.
Tank requirements: Lots of hiding spaces, soft substrate, high water flow and oxygenation.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 24 - 28 Celsius
PH: 7.5 - 8.5 PH
Carbonate Hardness: 15 - 35 DKH
General Hardness: 15 - 25 GDH
