Maskaheros regani
Maskaheros regani can reach a length of about 25 centimeters, the females remain slightly smaller. Adults have a blue/sea green color and fine red speckles on the body. The upper red forehead stripe is striking.
Older specimens may develop a forehead bump. The name refers to the British C.T. Regan.
Synonyms: Cichlasoma regani, Paraneetroplus regani, Vieja regani.
Origin
Rio Coatzacoalcos, Rio Almoyola, Rio Malatengo, Rio Jaltepec.
The Aquarium
The Maskaheros regani requires an aquarium of at least 2 meters long, 50 cm wide and 50 cm. high. Furnish the aquarium with various pebbles, boulders and driftwood, so that there are sufficient hiding places. Plants are used as food, the substrate must consist of sand. It is advisable to change the water regularly.
Water parameters
Temperature: 24-27 degrees Celsius.
PH: 7-8
GH: 5-8
Diet
Maskaheros regani needs ballast-rich food, both live and frozen food can be given, such as mysis, krill, shrimp and mussels, and vegetable food such as spirulina should not be missed.
Character
Maskaheros regani is a peaceful and active species, which can be quite shy. It is best to keep them together with Characins or Livebearers.
Breeding Maskaheros regani
Breeding the Maskaheros regani is quite difficult, it is best to start with a group of 6 young fish from which a good couple is formed. The eggs are deposited and fertilized on a cleaned stone. After 3 days the eggs hatch, and after a week the young swim around freely. The fry can be raised with crushed flakes and brine shrimp nauplii.
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Author
Coby
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Lee Nuttall
