Guayas cichlid (Cichlasoma festae)

Scientific name: Cichlasoma festae Boulenger, 1899

The Guayas cichlid (Cichlasoma festae) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 25 cm (9.8 in). It is easy to keep and semi-aggressive and needs a tank of at least 285 L (75 US gal) and water at 25–29°C (77–84°F). Native range: Central America, Pacific drainages from the Esmeraldas River in Ecuador to Tumbes River in Peru. .

Guayas cichlid care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Adult size
25 cm (9.8 in)
Minimum tank
285 L (75 US gal)
Temperature
25–29°C (77–84°F)
Hardness
2–18 dGH (36–321 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

In various biotopes, from small to medium-sized rivers. Occasionally found in fish markets. Feeds on benthic organisms such as small shrimps.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cichlasoma festae
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
25.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - ?; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Pacific drainages from the Esmeraldas River in Ecuador to Tumbes River in Peru.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; 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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