Sajica pics,breeding pair

[BlueIce]

 

[silver]

WOW, beautiful fish!
What is a common name of them that I may have heard of before?? )

I'm not familiar with that name!!! )

VERY pretty..........

 

[G_Sharky]

Are they Blue Acara's I used to have a blue acara and it looks almost the same....

 

[BlueIce]

Thanks

They have an awesome personality as well.
Common name- T-Bar Cichlid

 

[jams.alaskan]

They are both wonderful! The picture of the female is my favorite. How large are they? Really neat fish.

ALASKA

 

[BlueIce]

They are both wonderful! The picture of the female is my favorite. How large are they? Really neat fish.

ALASKA

Thanks

The female is about 2 inches and the male close to 4...

 

[bunjiweb]

Lovely fish! They look quite big.

Ben

 

[BlueIce]

ty

and bumping because i fixed links and added new pics

 

[cometcattle]

You have such beautiful fish BlueIce.

 

[BlueIce]

ty very much!

 

[SConrad]

are they mating???

 

[MAM]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
those are absolutely gorgeous fish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(all your fish have been great by the way. appreciate that you warn dial up users too)

 

[BlueIce]

thanks!!


yes they are spawning...they have eggs again as of this morning
all golden yippee!!!!!!

 

[reiben]

nice fish but not familiar with the name though......

 

[BlueIce]

a short profile

Archocentrus sajica

Common Names: T-Bar Cichlid

Synonyms: Cichlasoma sajica

Family: Cichlidae

Origin: Central America.

Main Ecosystem: River

Temperament: Semi-aggressive. Not recommended for community tanks with smaller fish.

Diet: Ominvore

Care: Feed with flakes and cichlid pellets. The T-Bar cichlid has no special requirements, though plants may be eaten. Some caes are recommended.

pH: 6.5 - 7.5


Temperature: 23°C - 30°C
(73°F - 86°F)

Hardness: 7.0°dH - 15.0°dH


Potential Size: 12cm (4.7")

Water Region: All

Activity: Diurnal

Breeding: The T-Bar cichlid is a prolific cave breeder. Pairs are not loyal, so keep an eye on them as aggressiveness will build with age. Excellent parents.
Gender: Mature males will develop pointed dorsal and anal fins.

Comments: A rarer fish. A good challenge for aquarists with intermediate skills