{"product_id":"large-rio-chacamax-bifasciatus-vieja-cichlid-6-7-copy","title":"LARGE Rio Chacamax Bifasciatus Vieja Cichlid (6-7”)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eVieja bifasciata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e(Common name: \u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eVieja Rio Chacamax Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes just “Bifasciate Cichlid”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"289\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eMaximum Size \u0026amp; Lifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e12–14 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e (30–35 cm) in captivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"433\"\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e with proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"457\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eSingle specimen or pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"565\"\u003e125-150 gallons \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eCommunity setup with other large fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e180 gallons or larger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eTank should be \u003cstrong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eat least 6 feet (180 cm) long\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide swimming space and reduce aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eWater Parameters \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–82°F (24–28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"834\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0 (slightly alkaline)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eWater Changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e30–50% weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on stocking and filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong external filter or sump – Viejas are big eaters and heavy waste producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eProvide a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003esandy substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e with large rocks, driftwood, and caves. They may uproot plants, so hardy species or artificial plants are better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eViejas are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eterritorial and aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially when breeding. Tankmates should be equally large and robust:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eOther species of vieja, Jaguar Cichlid, Large Silver Dollars and Tinfoil Barbs, Large Catfish and Plecos, Datnoid, Peacock Bass (with appropriate sizing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e Avoid: small fish (will be eaten), peaceful species, or slow-moving fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eOmnivorous with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003estrong plant\/protein balance\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eStaples:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality cichlid pellets (both spirulina-based and protein-rich)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrozen Bloodworms and chopped shrimp\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003eAvoid fatty foods (like beef heart) to prevent digestive issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eVieja Rio Chacamax\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most striking members of the Vieja group, displaying \u003cstrong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eiridescent blue, red, and orange coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e with a bold body shape. 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Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e, flowing into Guatemala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003eSlow to moderately flowing rivers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003eSandy\/muddy bottoms with boulders and sunken logs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003eWarm, alkaline water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003eSeasonal changes in flow 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