What do Dovii cichlids eat?
The Wolf Cichlid or Dovii Cichlid is a carnivore, a predator that feeds primarily on smaller fish, along with crustaceans and insects in the wild. In the aquarium they can have a pellet base for food, but must be supplemented with fish, shrimp, earthworms, and other meaty foods.
Are Dovii cichlids aggressive?
Aquarium. The aquarium should be large (at least 800 l or 210 US gal) for a breeding pair of wolf cichlids. As with all members of its genus, these fish are large and heavily built cichlids who are aggressive and highly territorial. Be extremely careful putting your hand in any aquarium that is housing a Dovii.
What is the meanest cichlid?
1. Parachromis dovii (Dovii – The Wolf Cichlid)
How long do Dovii take to grow?
After spawning, P. dovii take around seven months to reach recruitment size (54.6 mm).
What should I Feed my dovii cichlid tank?
Compatibility: Extremely aggressive. A lot of rock work combined with open space in a very large aquarium is needed if you want to keep Dovii with other tank mates. Feeding: Small specimens do great on a mixed diet of flakes, pellets and frozen foods. As they grow the size and quantity of their food needs to increase proportionally.
Is it easy to care for a wolf cichlid?
Wolf cichlids are easy to care for if you have a suitable aquarium since they are very hardy. You should however remember that these are large cichlids with teeth which they might use against you when working in the tank if they feel cornered or consider your hands a competitor.
How big of an aquarium do I need for a cichlid?
Many recommend a 130 gallon / 500 L aquarium for wolf cichlids and that is fine for juvenile and smaller adult specimens. Fully grown fish will however need considerable larger tanks and I recommend tanks that are at least 4 times wider than the fish is long.
Where do dovii cichlids lay their eggs?
Breeding: Eggs are most often laid on a large flat rock such as slate. The breeding process of Dovii is very brutal at times. The fish will often jaw lock for hours and if one backs down it is usually killed. They will charge each other and flare out their gills to prove dominance and compatibility.
