Caquetaia myersi

Caquetaia myersi

Caquetaia myersi can reach a length of about 27 centimeters. These cichlids are pretty shy but can be aggressive to each other. They can be quite reserved towards other species so that they can be kept together with other large cichlids.

Synonyms: Petenia myersi, Caquetaia amploris.

Origin

Colombia, they occur in the Amazon basin, the Rio Putumayo and the Rio Napo

The aquarium

These fish require an aquarium of at least 2 meters. Decorate the tank with sturdy plants, stones and driftwood so that there are sufficient hiding places. It is recommended to change the water regularly.

Water parameters

Temperature: 24-27 degrees Celsius.
PH: 6,5-7
GH: 0-4

Diet

Solid live food or frozen food such as shrimp, mussels, pollock fillet and beef heart should be given as food.

Breeding Caquetaia myersi

Breeding Caquetaia myersi is quite easy if you have a well-matched pair. About 700 eggs are laid and fertilized on a flat stone. After 4 to 5 days the eggs hatch and the larvae are housed in breeding pits. After 5 days the young swim around freely, and both parents have brood care. The fry can be raised with brine shrimp nauplii.

Video

Author

Coby

Copyright images

Michael Negrini – Pisciculture d’Estalens (original website no longer available)
Jeff Rapps – Tangledupincichlids.com