Description: One of the most colorful fish in the hobby, the Hypsophrys nicaraguensis, has such a beautiful blend of yellows, reds, and blues that its common name is the Macaw cichlid. Unlike most cichlids, the female Nicaraguensis typically is far more colorful than its male counterpart. Females stay at about 7", but males can grow up to 10". A sandy tank bottom with driftwood and rocks for hiding, and some plants work well. Fun fact: they are the only Central American cichlid that lays non-adhesive eggs. I've heard of hobbyists keeping an all female tank with a Macaw, Vieja fenestratus, Salvini, and West African Jewel. Also any Synodontis catfish make good tank mates. SHIPPING POLICY... Live Arrival Guaranteed if you follow these steps:Shipping is very stressful for fish so they must be attended to right away.Open the box and inspect your fish within 4 hours of delivery.If one of your new fish appears dead, or sick, you must take clear pictures and/or video of it in the unopened bag.You must then e-mail us those pictures/video, and a description of the problem within that 4 hour time frame.Once the bag is opened, and the fish released, we are not in control and any warranty is null.If your claim is valid, we will offer you a replacement, or store credit, in the amount paid for that fish. Please note that shipping costs will not be refunded and, if an exchange for another fish of equal value is preferred, the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs. ***When your local lows are above 90 F, please select UPS Next day air, or Fed Ex 2nd day at checkout.*** We ship Monday through Wednesday in order to avoid fish being stranded in a shipping warehouse over the weekend. Please make sure your shipping address is entered correctly. We ship to the address you provide and we are not responsible for any orders going to the wrong address due to wrong information. Customers from Hawaii must have a valid import permit for the importation of Live Fish. Please send it attached to your order as a PDF.
Price: 14.95 USD
Location: Wimauma, Florida
End Time: 2024-10-08T20:33:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Water Type: Fresh
Water Temperature: Tropical
Gender: unsexed
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Species: Cichlid
Temperament: Moderate
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
