GREAT RED-SPOTTED CICHLID 1.5" UNSEXED (Vieja bifasciata)

Vieja is a genus of cichlid fish from the Pacific slope of Central America and Mexico. The majority of the species are freshwater fish found in stagnant or slow-moving waters of southern Mexico to El Salvador. 

They are high-bodied cichlids that reach lengths of up to 17–35 cm (6.7–13.8 in) depending on the exact species. Historically, Vieja was included in Cichlasoma. 

Sand substrate, drift wood and rocks are suitable decorations, although due to their vegetarian tendencies, plants are not a good idea, unless you want to include them in the menu.

Vieja bifasciata,  is a large, colourful Central American Cichlid with lots of character. Also known as the red-spotted cichlid, is a large and colorful freshwater fish native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found from the River Grijalva and Usumacinta basins in western parts of Mexico and Guatemala. It belongs to the family Cichlidae, which includes many popular aquarium fish. Vieja bifasciata can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) in length and has a deep-bodied shape. It has a reddish-brown base color with two black bands running. Source: Wiki. 

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