{"product_id":"blackbelt-cichlid-vieja-maculicauda","title":"Black belt cichlid (Vieja maculicauda)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Belt Cichlid –\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVieja maculicauda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Belt Cichlid (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVieja maculicauda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a large, impressive Central American cichlid known for the bold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack vertical band across the middle of its body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that gives the species its common name. Mature specimens can develop beautiful blue-green, silver, red, and pink tones, making them a standout centerpiece fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese cichlids are intelligent, active, and full of personality. Like most large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVieja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, they can become territorial as they mature, especially during breeding. They are best kept with other robust Central American cichlids or similarly sized fish that can handle their temperament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVieja maculicauda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Belt Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10–14 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 125+ gallons recommended for adults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive \/ territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore – quality pellets, vegetables, spirulina-based foods, frozen foods, and occasional protein-rich treats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75–82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Central America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of swimming room along with large rocks, driftwood, and sturdy décor. Because adults are powerful fish, decorations should be positioned securely. A strong filtration system and regular water changes are recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coloration and pattern will vary from fish to fish, especially with age, mood, diet, and dominance. The fish pictured is representative of the species and individual specimens may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"5 - 5.5 inches","offer_id":46623482904772,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/5286\/6500\/files\/3D34FE95-A1D9-4598-9300-6E7B0F8DBC69.png?v=1788796147","url":"https:\/\/www.predatoryfins.com\/products\/blackbelt-cichlid-vieja-maculicauda","provider":"Predatory Fins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}