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Glossary of Terms

Sex Uncertain: This fish is too small or not showing enough signs of specific sex yet. Many times 2.5" and up Sex Uncertain will turn out to be females.

Female: This fish is large enough to show male like color or markings and has yet to do so - however, a few males can be late bloomers

Part Color Male: This fish has signs of being male, usually slight color, egg spots, or other male like markings. Some fish, especailly haps can be slow to turn full color.

Male: These are full color male fish. Mbuna fish are tough to sex and may occasionally full me.

WILD: This fish is collected from their native body of water and imported for the aquarium trade. I rarely get these type fish; but, sometimes they are available by special order.

F1: This fish is the progeny of two wild cichlids and are one generation removed from the wild

F2: This fish is the progeny of two F1 cichlids and are two generations removed from the wild

Pair/Trio Only: These fish are sized based on the male's size (females may be an inch or more smaller)

There are no guarantees of sex, compatible pair, or compatible trio combinations; all fish sold as male and female are considered 'likely male' and 'likely female' respectively

Xystichromis sp. Flameback males have a green and silver lower body and a red upper body. A black vertical line divides the body. Their tail is red and their dorsal fin has a red upper edge. Females are dull green and silver with a black vertical line across the middle of their body. These fish are a rare find in the hobby. C.A.R.E.S. Program Fish, Vulnerable, facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium-term future. Males may hide color at first.

Mildly aggressive Victorian: but iffy with Peacocks (See Compatibility Chart)

Recommended food: Xtreme Cichlid PeeWee

Profile Specs
Scientific Name	Xystichromis sp. Flameback
Common Name(s)	Xystichromis sp. Flameback
Geo. Origin	Northern shoreline of Lake Victoria
Habitat	Rocks and sand
Diet	Omnivore
Gender Differences	Dimorphic
Breeding	Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament	Peaceful
Conspecific Temperament	Mildly Aggressive
Maximum Size	4.5"
Temperature	74-78F
pH	7.2-8.6
Water Hardness	Hard

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