Festivum Cichlid

Festivum Cichlid

Mesonauta festivus

Also known as: Flag Cichlid, Festivum

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore

A distinctive cichlid with a diagonal black stripe running from mouth to dorsal fin and a flag-like dorsal extension.

Tank Size

40 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

76–84°F
24–29°C

pH Range

6–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

6"
15.2 cm

Lifespan

8–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Peaceful and somewhat timid. Best kept with other calm South American cichlids. Provide plenty of cover.

Feeding

Pellets, flakes, frozen foods, and some vegetable matter.

Compatible Tank Mates

Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" Emperor Tetra 2" Penguin Tetra 2.5" Red Eye Tetra 2.5" Silver Hatchetfish 2.5" Head and Tail Light Tetra 2"

Use Caution With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Zebra Danio 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" X-Ray Tetra 1.75" Flame Tetra 1.5" Silvertip Tetra 2" Black Phantom Tetra 1.75"

Incompatible With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Green Neon Tetra 1" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Kubotai Rasbora 0.8" Ruby Tetra 0.7" Wild-Type Ember Tetra 0.8" Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10"

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