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Home > Cribroheros longimanus the Red Breast Cichlid from Central America
Cribroheros longimanus the Red Breast Cichlid from Central America
Cribroheros longimanus whos nickname is the Red Breast Cichlid is a great addition to a Central American cichlid community tank. These are midsized and peaceful cichlids. The have features similar to Geophagus cichlids relative to their mouths and other cichlids such as C. robertsoni, and C. meeki.
These cichlids are known to use their snouts to sift for food. So, using a fine small gravel or sand used for Central American tanks works well. Cribroheros longimanus has simple but beautiful colors with a very proud high dorsal fin when extended.
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The Red breast cichlid was first described by Gunther 1867 as Cichlasoma longimanus. It has since been moved to Amphilophus longimanus by Kullander in 1996 and again moved to Cribroheros longimanu by Rican in 2016.
Where is Cribroheros longimanus naturally occurring in the wild?
C. longimaus naturally inhabits four countries: Costra Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Occurring in Central America specially the: Atlantic slope from Honduras (Rio Aguan) to Nicaragua (Río Prinzapolka) and Costa Rica (Rio San Juan drainage including Lago Nicaragua), Pacific slope from Guatemala to Costa Rica (Rio Nahualate to Rio Bebedero).
Is Criborheros longimanus cichlid an endangered species?
According to the IUCN Red List Cribroheros longimanus is of Least Concern.
What pH should the Red breast cichlid be maintained at?
Cribroheros longimanus can be kept between a pH range of 7.0 - 8.0.
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Cribroheros longimanus whos nickname is the Red Breast Cichlid is a great addition to a Central American cichlid community tank. These are midsized and peaceful cichlids. The have features similar to Geophagus cichlids relative to their mouths and other cichlids such as 
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