Keyhole cichlid
Maroni cichlid ( Cleithracara maronii )
The Maroni cichlid ( Cleithracara maronii ) lives in northern South America, in slow-flowing rivers and streams of the three Guyanas and in the delta of the Orinoco. He prefers abundant articulated by deadwood habitats.
Features
The fish have a cream-colored to light brown staining. In addition, the type shows an obvious fright coloration: In anxiety, an irregular dark brown covering her body. From the formulation of the dorsal fin, a dark band across the eye to the lower margin of the gill cover pulls. Among the last spines of hartstrahligen part of the dorsal fin is a dark, bright inge trimmed patch which terminates in an indistinct band down. Therefore, the fish are also called keyhole cichlid. Males are slightly larger and have slightly longer fins than females. In old animals, the dorsal and anal fins are extended over the tail fin. Visible distinction only by the genital papilla of the milk agent.
Reproduction
The Maroni cichlid is an open breeder who puts his up to 400 eggs on a flat rock or large sheet. The breed is maintained and guarded by both parents.
Hunting and
The Maroni cichlid was introduced in 1936 for the first time to Germany. It can hold up well in a planted aquarium society or nature, because he is not as aggressive as many other cichlids and also does not dig in the ground. Fits would be a socialization with other fish from his native habitat, such as the Glowlight, the Schmucksalmler and armored catfish. However, it should not be associated with aggressive or too lively species, since it is very jumpy. The water should be soft and slightly acidic ( pH 6.5 ). The temperature should be at 23 - 26 ° C lie. Almost all Maroni cichlids are commercially bred. They often do not reach the natural length of 10 centimeters, but remain dwarfed as a result of inbreeding over generations.