Cryptoheros sajica

Scientific name: Cryptoheros sajica Bussing, 1974

Cryptoheros sajica is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 10 cm (3.9 in). It is easy to keep, is best kept in a species tank and needs a tank of at least 150 L (40 US gal), water at 23–30°C (73–86°F) and a pH of 7.0–7.5. Native range: Central America, Pacific slope of Costa Rica.

Cryptoheros sajica care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Community tank
Not suitable
Adult size
10 cm (3.9 in)
Minimum tank
150 L (40 US gal)
Temperature
23–30°C (73–86°F)
pH
7.0–7.5
Hardness
7–15 dGH (125–268 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Inhabits rivers and rivulets which have moderate to strong currents but is not found in the rapids. Prefers smaller rocks and gravel. Found up to 2000 feet of elevation. Omnivorous, feeding on algal filaments, aquatic insects, seeds and bottom detritus. Spawns in caves or crevices, preferring to adhere its eggs to an oblique or vertical surface. Produces about 200 offspring which feed on the parent's dermal mucus.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cryptoheros sajica
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - ?; dH range: 15 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Pacific slope of Costa Rica.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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