Description
T-Bar Cichlid – Peaceful, Colorful Central American Cichlid
(Amatitlania sajica)
The T-Bar Cichlid is a beautiful and relatively peaceful species of Central American cichlid, named for the distinctive T-shaped bar across its body. With soft grey to beige tones accented by iridescent blues, yellows, and a bold vertical stripe, this species offers both visual appeal and manageable behavior, making it an excellent choice for cichlid enthusiasts looking for a less aggressive alternative.
Key Features:
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Recognizable dark “T-bar” marking behind the eye
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Displays gentle blues, bronzes, and yellows with shimmering highlights
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Milder temperament than many cichlids—can be kept in carefully chosen communities
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Ideal for medium-sized aquariums with rockwork and hiding spaces
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Engaging and interactive personality, often bonds with the keeper
Care Information:
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Scientific Name: Amatitlania sajica
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Adult Size: 10–12 cm (4–5 inches)
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Tank Size: Minimum 100 litres for a pair
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Temperature: 24–28°C
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pH: 6.8–7.8
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Diet: Omnivorous – feed high-quality pellets, frozen foods, and vegetables
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Compatibility: Best kept as a pair or with other medium-sized, non-aggressive species
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Breeding: Cave spawner, easy to breed with proper conditions
Why Choose the T-Bar Cichlid?
Combining distinctive markings, manageable behavior, and natural curiosity, the T-Bar Cichlid is an ideal choice for aquarists seeking a Central American cichlid that’s colorful and rewarding to keep without the extreme aggression of larger species. Perfect for a semi-aggressive community or a species-only display with personality and charm.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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