Remarks: Chisel Mouth Cichlids (Cincelichthys bocourti) are large, yellow cichlids from Guatemala. They may show black vertical bars depending on mood, giving the appearance of a bumblebee. They are aggressive and territorial when spawning, similar to other large Central American cichlids, and should be housed in tanks at least 75 gallons for one pair. However, outside of spawning, they are considered by many to be fairly docile for their size.

Scientific Name: Cincelichthys bocourti

Common Name: Chisel Tooth Cichlid

Max Size: 14″

pH: 6.0-8.0

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 70-82

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Central America

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food

Compatibility: Alone, in pairs, or with similarly sized Central or South American cichlids

Tank Mate Options:

• Marble Convict Cichlid
• Firemouth Cichlid
• Nicaraguan Cichlid