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<b>Common Names:</b> Red Star Flower Horn Cichlid
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Cichlasoma sp.</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Cichlidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.5-8.0 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 72-80°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 9-20 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b>
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 8 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 50g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> Red Star Flower Horn Cichlids are open breeders that need well-oxygenated water. They spawn in burrows, laying up to 500 eggs.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Semi-aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Compatible with Plecos.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Sandy bottom, rocks and plenty of hiding places among the rocks. Live plants should be planted in pots to protect the roots from these fish.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Not a naturally occurring species.
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