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Mesoheros festae
Mesoheros festae
A large, tiger-patterned cichlid.
A large, tiger-patterned cichlid. Females generally have fewer bright blue fin spots; juveniles cannot be sexed reliably.
- Adult length
- Up to 25 cm
- Water temperature
- 26–28 °C
- Natural habitat
- Occupies various habitats in small to medium rivers.
Large and assertive; males reach up to 35 cm. Trade fish are often confused with Mayaheros urophthalmus.
Social behaviour and territory
Usually allow juveniles to pair naturally, then arrange separate accommodation for the others. Both parents care for eggs laid on a substrate.