{"product_id":"cutters-cichlid-5cm","title":"Cutters Cichlid 5cm","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutter's Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCryptoheros cutteri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormerly Cichlasoma cutteri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutter's Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an attractive Central American cichlid known for its contrasting dark vertical markings, subtle blue-green iridescence and flashes of yellow through the body and fins. Previously classified as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCichlasoma cutteri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this species is now generally placed within the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCryptoheros\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with many larger Central American cichlids, Cutter's Cichlids remain relatively manageable in size while still displaying all the personality, territorial behaviour and fascinating breeding habits that make cichlids so popular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 10–12 cm, with males typically growing larger than females\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 23–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimum 120 litres, with larger aquariums recommended for pairs and community setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivorous – quality cichlid pellets and flakes supplemented with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworm and other suitable foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive and territorial, particularly when breeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be kept alongside appropriately sized, robust tankmates with similar water requirements. Avoid very small or timid species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide rocks, caves and driftwood to create territories alongside open swimming areas. Hardy plants can be used, although breeding fish may dig and rearrange the substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A substrate-spawning cichlid that forms pairs and displays excellent parental care. Both parents will vigorously defend their eggs and fry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Cutter's Cichlids?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive markings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bold vertical barring combined with subtle iridescent colours creates a striking appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFantastic personality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Confident, inquisitive fish with classic Central American cichlid behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManageable size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offers plenty of cichlid character without reaching the huge proportions of many Central American species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFascinating breeding behaviour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pairs display excellent parental care and actively protect their young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat display fish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Their behaviour and interaction make them interesting to watch even when they aren't breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutter's Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fantastic choice for aquarists looking for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium-sized Central American cichlid with plenty of personality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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