Cupid Cichlid

Remarks: Cupid cichlids (Biotodoma cupido) are peaceful, yellow and tan colored cichlids from the Amazon. They begin as a white fish with a large eye-spot near the base of their dorsal fin, bordered by iridescent orange scales. They also have a thin black line that travels from their forehead through their eye and into the gill plate. As they age, their fins get a pink hue and their bodies turn yellow-orange.

Scientific Name: Biotodoma cupido

Common Name: Cupid Cichlid

Max Size: 5"

pH: 5.0-7.0

Hardness: Soft

Temperature: 70-82°

Aggressiveness: Peaceful

Region of Origin: South America

Captive Bred or Wild: Wild

Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food

Compatibility: Large tetras, peaceful South American cichlids, catfish.

Tank Mate Options:

• Mouthbrooding Severum
• Giant Spotted Emperor Tetra
• Threadfin Acara