Heros managuense (Cichlid of Managua)

The Heros Managusese fish, also known as Cichlid of Heros, is a freshwater fish native to the rivers of Nicaragua and Honduras. It is a medium -sized fish, generally reaching approximately 20 centimeters in length. It has an elongated and laterally compressed body, with a bifurcated caudal fin and well -developed pectoral and pelvic fins. Heros Managuese fish has a variable coloring, but it is generally gray or brown with black spots and vertical stripes on the body.

Heros Managuese fish is an omnivorous animal that feeds mainly on plants, insects and small crustaceans. In captivity, it can be nourished with fish pellets, living and frozen foods, as well as cooked vegetables. Heros Managuese fish needs a spacious and well -filtered living space, with good water quality to keep in good health. It is also important to maintain a neutral pH and a water temperature between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius.

The Heros Managuese fish is a social and gregarious fish, which lives in a group in nature. In captivity, it is important to maintain several individuals together so that they can flourish and behave naturally. The Heros Managuese fish is also known to be a territorial and protective fish of its environment, with aggressive behaviors towards other fish that approach its territory.

The male is generally larger than the female, its backbone and the anal are stretched in points, the colors of the male are more lively.