Keyhole Cichlid (Cleithracara maronii)
Multi-Buy $20ea for 2+ Fish! (Discount auto applies at checkout.)
The Keyhole Cichlid is a peaceful and intelligent freshwater fish known for its subtle beige and brown coloration, with a distinctive "keyhole" marking on its body. Unlike many other cichlids, this species is calm and shy, making it an excellent choice for community tanks. It thrives in well-planted aquariums with caves and hiding spots, where it can feel secure.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Community tanks with other peaceful or semi-peaceful fish
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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 Group Size: Can be kept singly, in pairs, or small groups
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Compatibility: Peaceful; best with other non-aggressive tankmates
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Max Size: 12 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.