CICHLID – NICARAGUENSE
Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Name: CICHLID - NICARAGUENSE Hypsophrys nicaraguensis
SKU: 25636
Availability: InStock

$19.99

The Nicaraguense Cichlid, or simply Nicaraguense for short, are found in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. A large growing yet relatively peaceful Central American cichlid, mature males tend to develop more intense coloration than females in addition to having a nuchal hump on their head. Males will also grow larger than females, approximately 12″ in length compared to 9″. Thriving best as a pair long term, most specimens sold are mere juveniles that will be difficult to sex.

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SKU: N/A Categories: Cichlids - Central American, Freshwater Fish, Freshwater Livestock Tags: CARE LEVEL | EASY, CICHLID CENTRAL, FRESH FISH, LIVE, LIVE PLANT SAFE | WITH CAUTION, MIN TANK SIZE | 75, TEMPERAMENT | SEMI-AGGRESSIVE

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Description

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Live Plant Safe: With Caution

General Description: The Nicaraguense Cichlid, or simply Nicaraguense for short, are found in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. A large growing yet relatively peaceful Central American cichlid, mature males tend to develop more intense coloration than females in addition to having a nuchal hump on their head. Males will also grow larger than females, approximately 12″ in length compared to 9″. Thriving best as a pair long term, most specimens sold are mere juveniles that will be difficult to sex.

Diet Requirements: In the wild Nicaraguense are omnivores. A diet made up of various high quality vegetable and protein based flake foods and sinking pellet foods are ideal, in addition to offering frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp that contains spirulina algae and other mixed freshwater preparations. Freeze-dried Tubifex worms are also a favorite. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish.

Care Requirements: A minimum 75 gallon aquarium is ideal for a pair of small Nicaraguense. More adult specimens will require a larger aquarium. Nicaraguense should not be introduced into a biologically immature aquarium. Biweekly water changes are encouraged to keep water parameters fair (Nitrates < 20 ppm), as this species does not like high nitrates. The aquarium can be decorated with driftwood or other natural looking furnishings to provide some hiding and spawning areas. Robust or hardy live plants, such as Anubias or Java Fern, are good options. While Nicaraguense are less aggressive compared to some Central American cichlids, they will do best when kept with other semi-aggressive Central American species in a very large aquarium. Other large, active species such as tinfoil barbs (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) and silver dollars (Metynnis argenteus) are also compatible. Very aggressive tank mates should be avoided altogether. Recommended water conditions, 76-82° F, KH 5-25, pH 6.5-8.0.

Purchase Size: Small: 1″ to 1-3/4″; Medium: 2″ to 2-1/2″; Large: 3″ to 3-1/2″

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

Shipping & Delivery

Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.