T-bar Cichlid

The T-bar Cichlid inhabits rivers which have moderate to strong currents in Costa Rica at up to 2000 feet of elevation, but they are not found in the rapids.

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The T-bar Cichlid lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater, pH range: 7.0, dH range: 15 environment.

The T-bar Cichlid inhabits rivers which have moderate to strong currents in Costa Rica at up to 2000 feet of elevation, but they are not found in the rapids. They prefer smaller rocks and gravel. More

Colombia was called the T-bar cichlid in early literature. These small cichlids are reporrtedly one of the more difficult to breed and rear in captivity. They require soft to extremely soft water conditions and may be difficult to pair for a successful breeding experience. More

Common names

Cryptoheros sajica in Catalan (Català)
Mojarra in Spanish (español)
Pielęgnica sajica in Polish (polski)
Sajica-Buntbarsch in German (Deutsch)
T-Bar Cichlid in English
T-juostis cichlidas in Lithuanian (lietuvių kalba)
萨杰卡丽体鱼 in Mandarin Chinese
薩傑卡麗體魚 in Mandarin Chinese

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Order : Perciformes
Family : Cichlidae
Genus : Cryptoheros
Species : Cryptoheros sajica
Authority : Bussing 1974