Keyhole Cichlid

Keyhole Cichlid

Cleithracara maronii

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore

One of the most peaceful cichlids available. Named for the keyhole-shaped marking on its side. Shy and retiring.

Tank Size

20 gal
minimum (30+ preferred)

Temperature

72–82°F
22–28°C

pH Range

6–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

4"
10.2 cm

Lifespan

8–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Ideal community cichlid. Very shy — needs lots of hiding places. Do not keep with boisterous or aggressive fish.

Feeding

Pellets, flakes, frozen bloodworms, and brine shrimp. May be shy at feeding time initially.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5"

Use Caution With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Dwarf Pencilfish 1.2" Coral Red Pencilfish 1.2" Giant Danio 4"

Incompatible With

Chili Rasbora 0.7" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Ruby Tetra 0.7" Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12"

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