{"product_id":"vieja-guttulata","title":"Vieja guttulata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVieja guttulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVieja guttulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking Central American cichlid known for its heavy spotting, metallic coloration, and bold personality. As it matures, this species can develop beautiful blue-green, silver, gold, and reddish tones with dark markings scattered across the body and fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVieja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV. guttulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is intelligent, active, and can become territorial, especially as it reaches adulthood or begins pairing off. It is best suited for experienced keepers with large aquariums and tankmates that are similar in size and temperament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVieja guttulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vieja guttulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10–12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100+ 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, spirulina-based foods, vegetables, frozen foods, and occasional meaty foods\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 open swimming space along with rocks, driftwood, and sturdy décor. Strong filtration and regular water changes are recommended due to the size and feeding habits of this species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Color, pattern, and spotting can vary between individual fish and may change significantly with age, diet, mood, and dominance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"6 - 6.5 inches","offer_id":46623499321540,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/5286\/6500\/files\/3B0578A1-5BB9-4F5A-836C-FC2CB1799FC4.png?v=1788796687","url":"https:\/\/www.predatoryfins.com\/products\/vieja-guttulata","provider":"Predatory Fins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}