Festivum Cichlid (Mesonauta festivus)
Also known as the Flag Cichlid or Barred Cichlid
The Festivum Cichlid is a peaceful and elegant South American species known for its tall, laterally compressed body and distinctive black diagonal stripe that runs from the mouth through the eye. It has a gentle temperament compared to many other cichlids, making it suitable for well-managed community tanks. Festivums enjoy planted aquariums with open swimming space and calm tank mates. They are intelligent, personable, and relatively easy to care for—ideal for aquarists seeking a cichlid without aggressive tendencies.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Peaceful cichlid or community tanks
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Minimum Tank Size: 100 litres
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Temperature Range: 24–28°C
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pH Range: 6.0–7.5
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Recommended School Size: Can be kept singly, in pairs, or small groups
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Compatibility: Peaceful; compatible with similarly sized, non-aggressive fish
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Max Size: 12–15 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.
